THE SILENT MARTYR
Directed by Dzioniso Bellario
Belarus/Lithuania · 2025 · 32 min · Drama
Submitted to OnShow International Film Festival 2026Synopsis
Two women seek freedom on their own terms — but the cost is far greater than they imagined. One leaves behind her uniform, the other her silence. Together, they create a world where desire hides despair and control is only an illusion. But when buried memories rise and the mirror reflects something unknown, only one voice remains on the line… whispering not hope, but something far darker.
Director
Dzioniso Bellario is an independent filmmaker, screenwriter, cinematographer, and the founder of the indie production company Bellario Films. Born in Ravenna, Italy, and currently based in Minsk, Belarus, he specializes in atmospheric psychological thrillers, horror, and intense character-driven dramas. Working as a complete auteur, Bellario often takes on multiple roles—writing, directing, shooting, editing, and scoring his projects to maintain full artistic control. Influenced by classic European and American cinema, his work focuses on psychological realism and deep emotional immersion. His short films have gained international festival recognition, including Last Breath (2025), which won Best Action Film at the Clownpeople Film Festival in France, and The Silent Martyr (2025), a Best Drama finalist. Following several acclaimed shorts such as Silence and The Voice in the Headphone, he completed his debut feature-length psychological horror, Shadow of My Heart.
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OnShow International Film Festival — Inaugural Edition · 2026