Martyrs

Movie • 2014  

Report
Created by Bill Viola and Kira Perov and opened in May 2014, Martyrs shows four individuals, across four colour vertical plasma screens, being martyred by the four classical elements. The work has no sound. It lasts for seven minutes. Martyrs was joined in 2016 by a second piece entitled Mary. The installations have been gifted to Tate, and are on long-term loan to St Paul’s Cathedral. Bill Viola's commission for St Paul’s Cathedral follows the great historical tradition of commissions for spiritual centres that has resulted in a priceless heritage of art around the world. The result of this commission sees St Paul’s Cathedral, which has always spearheaded the engagement of great artists, house a resonant work of art for our times. Martyrs (and later Mary), will play an important role in connecting contemporary issues with the timeless themes embodied in the cathedral.
This movie contains 2 potentially triggering events.
Filter to only show:
Both
Yes
No

Your Triggers
Does the dog die?
497 supporters
Yes
7
No
0
1
S v .av,t
1 comment | Add comment
Unanswered Triggers
Is someone sexually assaulted?
199 supporters
Add comment
Yes
0
No
0
Does a cat die?
198 supporters
Add comment
Yes
0
No
0
Does a pet die?
191 supporters
Add comment
Yes
0
No
0
Were animals harmed in the making?
169 supporters
Add comment
Yes
0
No
0
Yes
0
No
0
Is there pedophilia?
139 supporters
Add comment
Yes
0
No
0
Is there a dead animal?
126 supporters
Add comment
Yes
0
No
0
Does someone vomit?
121 supporters
Add comment
Yes
0
No
0
Is a minor sexualized?
118 supporters
Add comment
Yes
0
No
0
Animal
Does an animal die?
(besides a dog, cat or horse)
200 supporters
Add comment
Yes
2
No
2
Are animals abused?
233 supporters
Add comment
Yes
5
No
1