Dogs of Democracy(2017)
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.
Dogs of Democracy (2017) is a documentary film directed by Mary Zournazi, released on July 24, 2017 with a runtime of 1h. It stars Spiros ('Saint'), Eugenia Tzirtzilaki, Rita Bellou and Yánis Varoufákis.
- Director:
- Mary Zournazi
- Producers:
- Tom Zubrycki
- Production:
- ZigZag Films
- Status:
- Released
Dogs of Democracy (2017) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Dogs of Democracy before you stream it.
Dogs of Democracy Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Spiros ('Saint')
Spiros ('Saint')
as Himself
- Eugenia Tzirtzilaki
Eugenia Tzirtzilaki
as Herself
- Rita Bellou
Rita Bellou
as Herself
Yánis Varoufákis
as Himself
- Sozita Goudouna
Sozita Goudouna
as Herself
- Jina Politi
Jina Politi
as Herself
- Alexis Panselinos
Alexis Panselinos
as Himself
- Lex Marinos
Lex Marinos
as Himself
- Danae Stratou
Danae Stratou
as Herself
- Vera Andrikopoulou
Vera Andrikopoulou
as Herself
Key crew
Directed by Mary Zournazi, produced by Tom Zubrycki.
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Dogs of Democracy – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Dogs of Democracy online?
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Dogs of Democracy (2017) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Dogs of Democracy?
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The main cast of Dogs of Democracy (2017) includes Spiros ('Saint'), Eugenia Tzirtzilaki, Rita Bellou, Yánis Varoufákis and Sozita Goudouna. The film was directed by Mary Zournazi. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Dogs of Democracy released?
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Dogs of Democracy was released on July 24, 2017 and runs for 1h.
Is there a trailer for Dogs of Democracy?
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Yes. The official Dogs of Democracy trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.