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New Film 'The 21' Honors Coptic Martyrs' Resilience

3/4/2025

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"The 21," an Oscar-nominated film, powerfully recounts the harrowing 2015 ISIS beheading of 21 Coptic men in Libya. Through a stunning blend of neo-Coptic iconography, animation, and archival footage, it captures their heartbreaking journey from abduction to execution, celebrating their unwavering faith and resilience in the face of unimaginable tragedy.

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Story summary

"The 21," an Oscar-nominated film, powerfully recounts the harrowing 2015 ISIS beheading of 21 Coptic men in Libya. Through a stunning blend of neo-Coptic iconography, animation, and archival footage, it captures their heartbreaking journey from abduction to execution, celebrating their unwavering faith and resilience in the face of unimaginable tragedy.