Martyrs Chrétiens, Les (original)
1905
Alternative Titles
Christian Martyrs, The Persecution of the Christians (Alternative)
BFI identifier
768844For further information on how to access the film and associated materials, check the Notes on the Print under the Technical tab.
Synopsis
Christian martyrs in the Roman arena. A lion trainer rounds up one of his animals, which is obedient to his orders, and rolls over to be stroked. Attendants clearing the debris of a chariot crash, raking the track, and removing the body of the driver. A procession of trumpeters and soldiers escort in two senators, followed by two Christians. The Christians kneel to salute the royal box, then suffer themselves to be bound to the cross- trees. Lions enter the arena, and tear at the victims. The lions are ushered out with dripping hunks of flesh in their jaws. (Shotlist)
- Production Country: France
- Production Company: Pathé Frères
- BFI Category: Fiction
- Source: N/A
Cast
N/ACredits
Director: Lucien Nonguet
Production Company: Pathé Frères
Film Technical Information
- Original Length: N/A
- Length of BFI Viewing Print: 409 ft
- Support: Viewable
- Black and White
- Format: 35 mm
Comments on the print:
Martyrs Chrétiens is a film made up of three episodes.
The first and longest is called Les Martyrs, has the BFI identifier 22993, and is set in ancient Rome (409 ft). The second episode is entitled Daniel dans la fosse aux lions (identifier 22559, 131 ft) and the third Le festin de Balthazar (identifier 23224, 129 ft).
An analysis of the first episode is pending.
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