Reduced to Ashes

Documentary Short Film, 2020

An entrancing look at “Anastenaria”, an age-old ritual still performed in a small number of villages in Northern Greece, following a journey of transcendence and purification – from lighting the fire to dancing over the hot coals, until there are only ashes left.


A film by Nikos Papangelis


Editing: Kleitos Kyriakides
Music: Kleitos Kyriakides & Nikos Papangelis
Surround sound mix: Miyaki

Running Time: 6’
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Colour
No Dialogue
Shooting Format: HD
Screening Format: DCP & ProRes
Audio: 5.1 Surround


Selected Festival Screenings:

- FIPADOC 2021 Biarritz, France
International Documentary Festival
Special Screenings (World Premiere)
    

       

- 23rd Thessaloniki Documentary Festival 2021
Open Horizons (Greek Premiere)
    
- 34 Filmfest Dresden 2022- International Short Film Festival (Open Air Screenings)
 
- Psarokokalo International Short Film Festival 2021 - National Competition