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Dogs of Democracy

IMDb 7.6

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Dogs of Democracy is an essay-style documentary about the stray dogs of Athens and the people who take care of them. Author and first-time filmmaker Mary Zournazi explores life on the streets through the eyes of the dogs and peoples' experience. Shot in location in Athens, the birthplace of democracy, the documentary is about how Greece has become the 'stray dogs of Europe', and how the dogs have become a symbol of hope for the people and for the anti- austerity movement. A universal story about love and loyalty and what we might learn from animals and peoples' timeless quest for democracy.

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GreeceDemocracyStray DogAusterity

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What is Dogs of Democracy (2017) about?

Dogs of Democracy is an essay-style documentary about the stray dogs of Athens and the people who take care of them. Author and first-time filmmaker Mary Zournazi explores life on the streets through the eyes of the dogs and peoples' experience. Shot in location in Athens, the birthplace of democracy, the documentary is about how Greece has become the 'stray dogs of Europe', and how the dogs have…

Who stars in Dogs of Democracy?

Dogs of Democracy stars Spiros ('Saint') (Himself), Eugenia Tzirtzilaki (Herself), Rita Bellou (Herself), Yánis Varoufákis (Himself), Sozita Goudouna (Herself). The film was directed by Mary Zournazi.

How long is Dogs of Democracy?

Dogs of Democracy has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2017.

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Dogs of Democracy holds an IMDb rating of 7.6/10. Fans of Documentary are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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