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Michaël Massart is a photographer from Belgium who started to take this hobby more seriously in 2008, just after a knee injury forced him to give up sports. Looking for a new passion, Massart discovered photography, which became a huge part of his life and a great medium for self-expression.

One of his latest projects is this photo series where the infamous Darth Vader from Star Wars is trying to do ordinary jobs. The whole idea behind the project, called “The Empire against the Crisis,” is to show what would happen if Darth Vader was facing the financial crisis that destroyed the Galactic Empire. The photographer stages the bankruptcy of the Empire and tells the story from this point, at the same time showing the reality of some of us, who sometimes don't have a choice and have to do things that just come up.

A difficult situation forces Darth Vader and Stormtroopers take such tasks as washing the dishes, cars, delivering packages, taking care of toilets, or driving the bus. Scroll down to see how they’ve been brought to reality in this quirky series by Michaël Massart.

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Photographer Imagines What It Would Be Like If Darth Vader Went Through A Financial Crisis

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Maike
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8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

hey that comes in handy, never thought about this use.

Desiré Yen
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8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This won't hurt a bit, say aaaaah.

김지수
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8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You do know that this is hair removal and not the dentist, right?

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    Photographer Imagines What It Would Be Like If Darth Vader Went Through A Financial Crisis

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    Maike
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    from evil lord of destruction to dishwasher

    TC
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hasn't he got black gloves...?

    Desiré Yen
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Desperate times call for desperate measures!

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    Photographer Imagines What It Would Be Like If Darth Vader Went Through A Financial Crisis

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    makenzie stephenson
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He would let them drown lol or just use the force to pull them out of the wat

    Alysha Jones
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He'd use the force so he doesn't get fired. lol

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    Mangoes'nRum
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Darth Vader cannot drown. Water is too scared to try.

    Kjorn
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    love the sign: Dive in the dark side

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    Mangoes'nRum
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mos Eisley Cantina band playing the Imperial March guest starring Sax Solo.

    Alia
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Should've made the tuba player look like he was choking in mid air

    David KH Wong
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Same music every time, listen or bye.

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    Photographer Imagines What It Would Be Like If Darth Vader Went Through A Financial Crisis

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    Aaron Pie
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I find your lack of tip disturbing.

    David KH Wong
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's Empire's Secret recipe. Enjoy

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    riley.girl
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I bet Darth Vader wants that black car for the dark side!

    Pam
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At least its not the Millennium Falcon...

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    Pastel Ghostie
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cheertroopers. (My gOd I'm pathetic-)

    Aaron Pie
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Perhaps I can find new ways to motivate them"

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    Kenny Kulbiski
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Let's see, I think we're allowed to write off the Death Star.

    David KH Wong
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Shall I call the President?" said the panicking stormtrooper.

    WhiteFox
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i like the little abacus sitting on the side too :D

    Sykz
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Love the Yoda in the cup!

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    Maike
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    he is getting nostalgic of the good old day, when he was swimming in cash and deathstars.

    ADHORTATOR
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Do you have this in another size...? Much bigger size...?"

    Sykz
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    best I can do is 50 bucks.

    Mangoes'nRum
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's a bit smaller than what the emperor had asked for...

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    Autumn
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I bet they would be playing the Imperial March remix, you watch... lol

    Mangoes'nRum
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Can you feel the disturbance in the Force?!!!

    Desiré Yen
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Twinkle twinkle little stars... how I wonder what u are....

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    Mangoes'nRum
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "I used to fry my enemies. I hate potatoes"; "Yes, Lord Tater, I mean, Vader"

    Desiré Yen
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Someone got a straw,...anyone?

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    WhiteFox
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    just wondering but what does the sign say?

    Sandra
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think it is " Clean Windows" the other words are too blurry

    Desiré Yen
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    u missed a spot, damn it I said u missed a spot!

    Mangoes'nRum
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wonder if Luke would like some...

    David KH Wong
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Vader is scrapping the dark matters.

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    Desiré Yen
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Vader and the heartbreakers, I mean stormbreakers!

    Pam
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Official Dark Side of the Wall

    Kiah Madison
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He could join the polish heavy metal band Vader.

    LSR
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Interesting...did not imagined Vader as a Stratocaster type...

    earringnut
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i like to think he'd be more of a black flying v type

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