Martyr
MARTER
“A 17th century witch trial thriller”
Synopsis
1622: Following the death of a heavily pregnant noblewoman, the young outsider Badria is accused of witchcraft. Before a church tribunal, she fights desperately for truth and her life.
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MARTER | Folk-Thriller | Kurzfilm TRAILER
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-10-01
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Release History & Theatrical Window
SNOWDANCE Independent Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christian Alsan
- Screenplay & Story
- Christian Alsan
- Original Score
- Patrick Zahn
- Original Title
- MARTER
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 18m
- Production Studios
- Paul Kiesel (independent)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christian Alsan
Christian Alsan
Patrick Zahn
Kaspar Hornikel, Leon Hörtrich, Samuel Emmer
Paul Kiesel
Department Leadership Roster
Christian Alsan
Director
Kaspar Hornikel
Director of Photography
Christian Alsan
Writer
Teresa Grosser
Costume Design
Paul Kiesel
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Martyr
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What is Martyr about?
1622: Following the death of a heavily pregnant noblewoman, the young outsider Badria is accused of witchcraft. Before a church tribunal, she fights desperately for truth and her life.
Who directed Martyr?
Martyr was directed by Christian Alsan.
Who stars in Martyr?
The principal cast of Martyr includes Julia Obst, Athena Strates, Harriet Kracht, Rahel Ira, Marcus Off.
When was Martyr released and how long is it?
Martyr was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 18m.
Who composed the musical score for Martyr?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Martyr was composed by Patrick Zahn.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Martyr?
Martyr holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.).