Martyrs: Fire (2014)
Martyrs (Earth, Air, Fire, Water) consists of four plasma screens, each showing a single figure who is progressively overwhelmed by the onslaught of a natural force. The experiences of the four individuals are orchestrated together to form a coherent whole. The overriding theme is martyrdom for deep-seated beliefs, with the physical suffering of the body made dramatically evident through the cardinal element
Director: Bill Viola
Runtime: 7 min
Release Date: April 8, 2014
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Martyrs: Fire about?
- Martyrs (Earth, Air, Fire, Water) consists of four plasma screens, each showing a single figure who is progressively overwhelmed by the onslaught of a natural force. The experiences of the four individuals are orchestrated together to form a coherent whole. The overriding theme is martyrdom for deep-seated beliefs, with the physical suffering of the body made dramatically evident through the cardinal element
- Who directed Martyrs: Fire?
- Martyrs: Fire was directed by Bill Viola.
- How long is Martyrs: Fire?
- Martyrs: Fire has a runtime of 7m (7 minutes).