---
title: "Agora: From Democracy to the Market"
year: 2015
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/agora-from-democracy-to-the-market-2015"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 356414
imdb_id: "tt4497850"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 117
community_rating: 6.8
vote_count: 6
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Agora: From Democracy to the Market (2015) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/agora-from-democracy-to-the-market-2015

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Agora: From Democracy to the Market is a film first released in 2015. Catalogued under Documentary. Produced and broadcast by Al Jazeera, Small planet, WDR. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A stark portrait of Greece’s financial collapse and its social fallout."

### Why Watch
- Offers a comprehensive view of the Greek financial crisis
- Shows personal impact on ordinary citizens
- Explores the rise of extreme‑right politics

### Caveats & Content Note
- Length and heavy subject matter may challenge casual viewers
- Tone & Suitability: The documentary’s unflinching look at poverty and political extremism makes it suitable for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: gritty, political, somber, investigative

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Yorgos Avgeropoulos
- **Networks / Studios**: Al Jazeera, Small planet, WDR

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Richard Parker** as *self*
- **Giorgos Papakonstantinou** as *self*
- **Jean-Claude Trichet** as *self*
- **Yánis Varoufákis** as *self*
- **Panagiotis Roumeliotis** as *self*
- **Martin Schulz** as *self*
- **Evangelos Venizelos** as *self*
- **Naomi Klein** as *self*
- **Alexis Tsipras** as *self (archive footage)*
- **Angela Merkel** as *self (archive footage)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the main focus of the documentary?
It follows the development of Greece’s economic crisis and its impact on people’s lives, including the rise of fascism.

### Q: Who directed the film?
The documentary was made by filmmaker Yorgos Avgeropoulos.

### Q: How long is the film?
The runtime is 1 hour 57 minutes.

### Q: When was the film released?
It was released in 2015.

### Q: What language is the film in?
The film is presented in English.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Agora: From Democracy to the Market — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/356414)
- [Agora: From Democracy to the Market · British Universities Film …](http://bufvc.ac.uk/dvdfind/index.php/title/av77314)
- [Folksonomy | Agora: From Democracy To The Market By Yorgos Avger…](http://folksonomy.co/?permalink=4067)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*