'' Martyrs '' is a 2008 horror film written and directed by Pascal Laugier and starring Morjana Alaoui and Mylène Jampanoï . It premiered at the 2008 Cannes Film Festival at the Marché du Film , and released theatrically in France on 3 September 2008 . The film was controversial upon its release , receiving polarizing reviews from critics and has been associated with the New French Extremity movement
2008 Cannes Film Festival
2008 Cannes Film Festival
Martyrs (2008 film)