In the final act ("Broadcast and Aftermath"): The brutal execution is filmed and compiled into a five-minute video. ISIS publishes the footage globally, cementing the event as a historical tragedy.

The 21 (2024) — AI Story Visualization

Name: The 21
Genre: animation, documentary, drama, history
Released: 2024
Rating: 5.5

Plot Analysis Summary

Chronicles the kidnapping, steadfast faith, and martyrdom of 21 Coptic Christians by ISIS in Libya.

Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases

Abduction and Captivity

The Conversion Ultimatum

The Final Stand

Broadcast and Aftermath

A short film honoring the 21 Coptic men martyred by ISIS in Libya in 2015, produced in the style of Coptic iconography by a global team of more than 70 artists from more than 24 countries. The film is narrated in English, with Arabic dialogue. Subtitles have been produced in English, Arabic, French, Spanish and Russian.

Directed by

Tod Polson

Key Cast

Shafik Bastawrous — Narrator (voice)
Meena George — Martyr (voice)
Sheriff Medhat — ISIS Soldier (voice) / Director (voice)

Rating: 5.5/10 (2 votes)