Dust is an absorbing short film made back in 2013 by Thanasis Tsimpinis. It was inspired by four tracks from the Swans EP The Seer which it uses as its backdrop.

The film has the atmosphere of a dark fairy-tale centred on a troubled mother and daughter relationship. Is the daughter losing her mind or is she in the throes of demonic possession?

The themes that run through the film include obsession, paganism, (dead) nature and revenge. Thanasis and the team have been influenced by Scandinavian short films and music videos such as Syndromes – he found its geometric and desaturated frames fascinating and beguiling. A girl, locked in a room, creates a magical portal to escape reality using her imagination, a stuffed rabbit and a diamond. Back to reality, her domineering mother makes a birthday cake for her. Their worlds are about to be crushed to DUST.

The film was a real labour of love with the Athens based team struggling against the odds with very little budget for the 3 day shoot and 4 month post-production. It’s an example of talent winning out in true romantic style, with the film achieving an Honorable Mention at the 19th Athens International Film Festival.

DUST from Thanasis Tsimpinis on Vimeo.