Dreaming of Democracy (2013)

A desperate journey in the heart of Thessaloniki. Seven Iranians, each one for his personal reasons, leave their homeland and embark on a life journey. Europe can provide them with a different life. It can provide them with human rights. An obligatory stop on the way is Greece. There, they meet each other, they are imprisoned and they realize that “democracy” isn’t what they imagined. They try in any way they can to flee the country, living to the fullest every last moment they spend here. Thessaloniki is their new homeland for now. So, they try to become one with the city, to experience “Greek democracy”

Director: Morteza Jafari
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 25 min
Release Date:
Country: Greece
Language: فارسی
Original Language: en

Keywords

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dreaming of Democracy about?
A desperate journey in the heart of Thessaloniki. Seven Iranians, each one for his personal reasons, leave their homeland and embark on a life journey. Europe can provide them with a different life. It can provide them with human rights. An obligatory stop on the way is Greece. There, they meet each other, they are imprisoned and they realize that “democracy” isn’t what they imagined. They try in any way they can to flee the country, living to the fullest every last moment they spend here. Thessaloniki is their new homeland for now. So, they try to become one with the city, to experience “Greek democracy”
Who directed Dreaming of Democracy?
Dreaming of Democracy was directed by Morteza Jafari.
How long is Dreaming of Democracy?
Dreaming of Democracy has a runtime of 25m (25 minutes).
What genre is Dreaming of Democracy?
Dreaming of Democracy is a Documentary film.
Where was Dreaming of Democracy produced?
Dreaming of Democracy was produced in Greece.