The 21
Synopsis
A short film honoring the 21 Coptic men martyred by ISIS in Libya in 2015, produced in the style of Coptic iconography by a global team of more than 70 artists from more than 24 countries. The film is narrated in English, with Arabic dialogue. Subtitles have been produced in English, Arabic, French, Spanish and Russian.
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September 20, 2024
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tod Polson
- Screenplay & Story
- Tod Polson
- Original Score
- Laura Ayoub, Sarah Ayoub
- Original Title
- The 21
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Egypt
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, English
- Runtime
- 13m
- Production Studios
- MORE Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tod Polson
Tod Polson
Laura Ayoub, Sarah Ayoub
Mandi Hart, Mark D. Rodgers, John Johnson, Jonathan Roumie, Sadek Wahba
Department Leadership Roster
Tod Polson
Director
Tod Polson
Writer
Mandi Hart
Producer
Tod Polson
Production Design
Mark D. Rodgers
Producer
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What is The 21 about?
A short film honoring the 21 Coptic men martyred by ISIS in Libya in 2015, produced in the style of Coptic iconography by a global team of more than 70 artists from more than 24 countries. The film is narrated in English, with Arabic dialogue. Subtitles have been produced in English, Arabic, French, Spanish and Russian.
Who directed The 21?
The 21 was directed by Tod Polson.
Who stars in The 21?
The principal cast of The 21 includes Shafik Bastawrous, Meena George, Sheriff Medhat.
When was The 21 released and how long is it?
The 21 was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 13m.
Who composed the musical score for The 21?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The 21 was composed by Laura Ayoub, Sarah Ayoub.