Dogs of Democracy

Overview

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

July 24, 2017

Original language

English

Countries

Greece, Australia

Production

ZigZag Films

Cast

Vera Andrikopoulou,Sozita Goudouna,Eugenia Tzirtzilaki,Yánis Varoufákis,Jina Politi,Spiros ('Saint'),Alexis Panselinos,Danae Stratou,Lex Marinos,Rita Bellou

Director

Mary Zournazi

Producer

Tom Zubrycki

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

Homepage

Official site

IMDb

tt5974472