Martyrs

Martyrs (2008) is a French-Canadian horror film directed by Pascal Laugier. The story follows two young women, Lucie and Anna, as they become trapped in a horrific cycle of torture and psychological trauma, orchestrated by a mysterious cult seeking to discover the secrets of the afterlife.

• First screened at the Cannes Film Festival in May 2008.
• Director Pascal Laugier's favorite movie that he has made.
• Caused controversy due to its extreme violence and disturbing themes.
• It's categorized as part of the New French Extremity movement.
• The film was remade in America in 2015 with mixed reviews.

• "You're frightening me... I can't take it anymore."
• "They didn't finish the job... They've created a martyr."
• "Keep doubting, Anna. You'll end up becoming an old woman."
• "I have no faith. I'm full of doubts. So, I'm alive."
• "What can stop the determined heart and resolved will of man?"