In the USA, both a censored R-rated and an uncensored unrated version were released. In order to obtain the R-rating, severe cuts had to be made. 58 cuts of in total almost 3 minutes strip the movie of almost every peak of violence.
As the intertitle at the end of the film states, the word 'martyr' derives from original Greek word 'martys' which means 'witness' and refers to someone who testifies to that of their own personal knowledge.
In William Tyndales 1534 New Testament, we see martys used in this sense at Acts 22:15, where Ananias tells Saul: The God of our fathers hath ordained thee before, that thou shouldest know his will, and shouldest see that which is rightful, and shouldest hear the voice of his mouth: for thou shalt be his witness unto all men of those things which thou hast seen and heard.
This is the context of the term's usage in the film--Anna is a 'witness' to the secrets of the afterlife.
In William Tyndales 1534 New Testament, we see martys used in this sense at Acts 22:15, where Ananias tells Saul: The God of our fathers hath ordained thee before, that thou shouldest know his will, and shouldest see that which is rightful, and shouldest hear the voice of his mouth: for thou shalt be his witness unto all men of those things which thou hast seen and heard.
This is the context of the term's usage in the film--Anna is a 'witness' to the secrets of the afterlife.
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- How long is Martyrs?1 hour and 39 minutes
- When was Martyrs released?September 25, 2008
- What is the IMDb rating of Martyrs?7 out of 10
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- Who are the characters in Martyrs?Anna, Lucie, Mademoiselle, and Antoine
- What is the plot of Martyrs?A young woman's quest for revenge against the people who kidnapped and tormented her as a child leads her and a friend, who is also a victim of child abuse, on a terrifying journey into a living hell of depravity.
- How much did Martyrs earn at the worldwide box office?$1.15 million
- What is Martyrs rated?R
- What genre is Martyrs?Horror
- How many awards has Martyrs won?7 awards
- How many awards has Martyrs been nominated for?16 nominations
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