Dogs of Democracy
Synopsis
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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"Dogs of Democracy" - trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-11-18
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Release History & Theatrical Window
New Hope Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mary Zournazi
- Original Score
- Konstantinos Vita
- Original Title
- Dogs of Democracy
- Country of Origin
- Greece, Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- ZigZag Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mary Zournazi
Konstantinos Vita
Peter Crombie
Tom Zubrycki
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Crombie
Editor
Mary Zournazi
Director
Tom Zubrycki
Producer
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What is Dogs of Democracy 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 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.
Who directed Dogs of Democracy?
Dogs of Democracy was directed by Mary Zournazi.
Who stars in Dogs of Democracy?
The principal cast of Dogs of Democracy includes Spiros ('Saint'), Eugenia Tzirtzilaki, Rita Bellou, Yánis Varoufákis, Sozita Goudouna.
When was Dogs of Democracy released and how long is it?
Dogs of Democracy was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Dogs of Democracy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dogs of Democracy was composed by Konstantinos Vita.