Dust (2026 film)

Dust
Directed byAnke Blondé
Screenplay byAngelo Tijssens
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyFrank van den Eeden
Edited by
  • David Verdurme
  • Lambis Charalampidis
Music byAndrea Balency-Béarn
Production
companies
  • A Private View
  • Shipsboy
  • Heretic
  • Bêtes Sauvages
Distributed byKinepolis Film Distribution (Belgium)
Release date
  • February 15, 2026 (2026-02-15) (Berlinale)
Running time
115 minutes
Countries
  • Belgium
  • Poland
  • Greece
  • United Kingdom
Languages
  • Dutch
  • English
  • French

Dust is a 2026 drama film directed by Anke Blondé from a screenplay by Angelo Tijssens. It stars Arieh Worthalter, Jan Hammenecker, Thibaud Dooms, Fania Sorel, and Anthony Welsh.

The film premiered at the main competition of the 76th Berlin International Film Festival on 15 February 2026, where it was nominated for the Golden Bear.

Cast

Production

Principal photography began in March 2025, on a drama film directed by Anke Blondé from a screenplay by Angelo Tijssens, and starring Arieh Worthalter, Jan Hammenecker, Thibaud Dooms, Fania Sorel, and Anthony Welsh.[1][2]

Release

Dust premiered at the main competition of the 76th Berlin International Film Festival on 15 February 2026, where it was nominated for the Golden Bear.[3][4]

Accolades

Award Date of ceremony Category Recipient(s) Result Ref.
Teddy Award February 20, 2026 Best Feature Film Anke Blondé Nominated [5]

References

  1. ^ Engelen, Auroren (6 March 2025). "Shooting underway on Anke Blondé's second feature film, Dust". Cineuropa. Retrieved 16 February 2026.
  2. ^ Goodfellow, Melanie (22 January 2026). "'Dust' Trailer: Belgian Drama About Tech Visionaries Facing Fraud Charges Debuts In Berlin". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 16 February 2026.
  3. ^ Adlakha, Siddhant (15 February 2026). "'Dust' Review: A Stylish Saga of Friendship and Fraud That Slowly Plateaus". Variety. Retrieved 16 February 2026.
  4. ^ "Dust - Berlinale". Berlin International Film Festival. 3 February 2026. Retrieved 16 February 2026.
  5. ^ Yossman, K.J. (11 February 2026). "Berlinale's Teddy Awards Celebrate 40th Anniversary as Queer Cinema Faces Fresh Threats: 'Globally We're Facing a Backlash'". Variety. Retrieved 14 February 2026.