In the underworld of Athens in 1937, Miki, a former Rebetiko musician, is hunted by the soldiers of Metaxas, the ruling dictator. Over the course of a frantic night spent roaming the city, Athens unfolds as Miki’s flight turns into a quest, each twist and turn revealing fragments of his past.
At dawn, he prepares to play one final tune.
Dounias - short film [wip]
Written and directed by Robinson Drossos
Produced by Piano Sano Films
Animation short film
15 minutes
Process - Hand painted backgrounds / pencil on paper animation
Language - Greek
Status - In development
In the underworld of Athens in 1937, Miki, a former Rebetiko musician, is hunted by the soldiers of Metaxas, the ruling dictator. Over the course of a frantic night spent roaming the city, Athens unfolds as Miki’s flight turns into a quest, each twist and turn revealing fragments of his past.
At dawn, he prepares to play one final tune.
Dounias short film (wip)