From dust to light

From dust to light - Restoring icons, reviving centuries of spirit

Filmed in the heart of the mountainous villages of Greece and North Macedonia, this contemplative documentary follows a group of conservators of antiquities as they preserve Byzantine iconography.

These frescoes, once tools of devotion and identity, have endured war, time, and erosion. Through meticulous restoration, the conservators engage in an unspoken conversation with hagiographers of the past, bridging eras through craftsmanship and cultural memory. As Europe reckons with how to protect intangible heritage amid modernization, this film offers a vital portrait of care, connection, and continuity.