Christian Martyrs
About Christian Martyrs
Lucien Nonguet's short lines up three biblical scenes. Christians are martyred under Roman rule. Daniel is put in the lions' den. At Belshazzar's feast a hand writes in the air, spelling the end of his reign.
Cast & crew
More about Christian Martyrs
Nonguet directed the 1905 French short. Wikidata gives the length as 7 minutes. The French title used on the surviving file is Martyrs Chrétiens.
Themes
Background
A 1905 French biblical short, mixing a Roman persecution scene with two Old Testament episodes.
Making
Nonguet staged the three episodes as separate tableaux in one reel.
Preservation
A copy is on Wikimedia Commons.
Notes
- The three episodes are martyrdom, Daniel, and Belshazzar's writing on the wall.
- No cast list is attached in the available records.
Scenes
- Daniel is sent in with the lions.
- A hand writes in the air over Belshazzar's feast.
Also available
- Wikimedia Commons (Martyrs Chrétiens (1905) .webm)
