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Dealer

Dealer

May 05, 2014 · 12m

Director

Ben Dawkins

Overview

A short film inspired and scored by the title track from Rival Dealer, Burial's 2013 EP for Hyperdub records. Unfolding over 12 minutes, "Dealer" trails a London drug dealer through a series of increasingly volatile encounters, playing off the dark soundscapes evoked in Burial's original track—from the sounds of a car swerving through caustic breakbeats to the reverb-drenched melancholy of its closing chords.

Cast of Dealer

About Dealer

What is Dealer about?

A short film inspired and scored by the title track from Rival Dealer, Burial's 2013 EP for Hyperdub records. Unfolding over 12 minutes, "Dealer" trails a London drug dealer through a series of increasingly volatile encounters, playing off the dark soundscapes evoked in Burial's original track—from the sounds of a car swerving through caustic breakbeats to the reverb-drenched melancholy of its…

When was Dealer released?

Dealer was released on May 5, 2014.

How long is Dealer?

Dealer runs 12 minutes.

Who directed Dealer?

Dealer was directed by Ben Dawkins.

Who is in the cast of Dealer?

The cast of Dealer includes Osi Okerafor (Curtis) and Jacqueline Alcarva (Jennifer).