The 21

18PLUS
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2024
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★★★★★

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An animated short film depicting the unwavering faith of the 21 Coptic Christian martyrs, honouring their refusal to renounce Christianity under ISIS threat.

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Subtitles
Audiotracks
Directors
Tod Polson
Actors
Sheriff Medhat, Shafik Bastawrous, Meena George
Genres
History, Animation

The 21

The 21 is a poignant 2024 animated short film directed by Tod Polson, commemorating the courage of 21 Coptic Christian men—20 Egyptians and one Ghanaian—who were martyred by ISIS in Libya in 2015. This powerful film encapsulates their steadfast faith as they courageously chose not to renounce their Christianity, even in the face of death. Captured in a widely publicized video, their sacrifice led to their canonization as martyrs by both the Coptic Orthodox and Catholic Churches. The 13-minute film showcases a unique 2D animation style, merging ...

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