Mystery ·Thriller ·Drama · Germany · 2026 · 18m

Martyr

Marter

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Director
Christian Alsan
Cast
Julia Obst as Badria Athena Strates as Princess Maria Harriet Kracht as Mother Agnes Rahel Ira as Ariam Marcus Off as Inquisitor Robert Meller as Judge
Crew
Kaspar Hornikel — Director of Photography Christian Alsan — Writer Paul Kiesel — Producer Teresa Grosser — Costume Design
Synopsis

In the year 1622, the young Badria is held responsible for the death of the princess after the birth of the royal child and accused of witchcraft. Imprisoned and on trial, she desperately fights to prove her innocence and save her life.

Mood & Themes
witcheuropehistoricalfolklorewitch trialfolk17th centuryindependent filmthrillerindependent cinemafolk thrillermarter
Key Collaborators
Christian Alsan Director Kaspar Hornikel Director of Photography Christian Alsan Writer Paul Kiesel Producer Teresa Grosser Costume Design
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