From my vaults: Morjana Alaoui

Martyrs (2008)

A young woman's quest for revenge against the people who kidnapped and tormented her as a child leads her and a friend, who is also a victim of child abuse, on a terrifying journey into a living hell of depravity.

This movie is quite amazing since its violence does break some boundaries - and I know many will not be able to bear what is shown here -, but it still has style, a very surprising and intelligent plot, and an semi-metaphysical open ending that is good cause for discussions. Unfortunately, I'd have a lot to say about this movie, but can't without giving away much of the content. And you need to see this one with as little knowledge as possible.

Morjana Alaoui

ph: Yasmine Hatimi