Martyr
شهيد
Synopsis
A young man's tragic death at Beirut's seaside causes his friends to grapple with loss and to partake in his community's rites and ceremonies, exposing the city's schisms and its society's fault lines
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Biennale College Cinema 2017 - Martyr (trailer)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-08-24
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 13 DaysDecember 1, 2018
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 14, 2018
VOD & Digital Platforms
March 22, 2021
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mazen Khaled
- Screenplay & Story
- Mazen Khaled
- Original Score
- Zeid Hamdan, Vladimir Kurumilian
- Original Title
- شهيد
- Country of Origin
- Lebanon
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Biennale College Cinema, Artrip Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mazen Khaled
Mazen Khaled
Zeid Hamdan, Vladimir Kurumilian
Rachelle Noja, Talal Khoury
Vartan Avakian
Diala Kashmar
Department Leadership Roster
Mazen Khaled
Director
Rachelle Noja
Director of Photography
Talal Khoury
Director of Photography
Diala Kashmar
Producer
Vartan Avakian
Editor
Mazen Khaled
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Martyr
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What is Martyr about?
A young man's tragic death at Beirut's seaside causes his friends to grapple with loss and to partake in his community's rites and ceremonies, exposing the city's schisms and its society's fault lines
Who directed Martyr?
Martyr was directed by Mazen Khaled.
Who stars in Martyr?
The principal cast of Martyr includes Carol Abboud, Hamza Mekdad, Hadi Bou Ayash, Moustafa Fahs, Raneem Mourad.
When was Martyr released and how long is it?
Martyr was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for Martyr?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Martyr was composed by Zeid Hamdan, Vladimir Kurumilian.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Martyr?
Martyr holds official age classifications: GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).