Martyr!
Synopsis
Based on the first few pages of the book with the same title, this short film brings us into the life of a Cyrus, a queer Iranian-American dealing with depression and addiction who becomes obsessed with the idea of martyrdom.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Francisco Lobão
- Screenplay & Story
- Kaveh Akbar
- Original Score
- Alon Peretz
- Original Title
- Martyr!
- Release Date
- 08/04/2026
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 4m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Francisco Lobão
Kaveh Akbar
Alon Peretz
Luuk Koffeman
Francisco Lobão
Department Leadership Roster
Luuk Koffeman
Director of Photography
Francisco Lobão
Director
Kaveh Akbar
Writer
Francisco Lobão
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Martyr!
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Martyr! about?
Based on the first few pages of the book with the same title, this short film brings us into the life of a Cyrus, a queer Iranian-American dealing with depression and addiction who becomes obsessed with the idea of martyrdom.
Who directed Martyr!?
Martyr! was directed by Francisco Lobão.
Who stars in Martyr!?
The principal cast of Martyr! includes Ibrahim Kanj.
When was Martyr! released and how long is it?
Martyr! was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 4m.
Who composed the musical score for Martyr!?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Martyr! was composed by Alon Peretz.