Learning on ScreenCulture of Democracy, The
- Synopsis
- A video essay on the birth of the constitutional state. The modern western parliamentary system was developed according to the Athenian model that was created in Greece 2,500 years ago. The video examines the cultural factors that led to the concept of equality and the birth of democracy, and what needs to be done to protect democracy today.
DVD extras include a feature on Kyrenia Liberty, a replica of an ancient Greek ship excavated in 1967, and THE REVERSE OF DEMOCRACY IN ATHENS - AN INCREASE IN SLAVERY. - Language
- English
- Country
- Finland
- Year of release
- 2006
- Year of production
- 2004
- Subjects
- Classical studies; Politics & government
- Keywords
- archaeological investigation; democracy; Greece - classical; political systems; ships
Credits
- Director
- Ari Ahola
- Writer
- Ari Ahola
- Contributor
- Tiina Lymi
Distribution Formats
- Type
- DVD
- Format
- Region 2 PAL
- Price
- £15.99
- Availability
- Sale
- Duration/Size
- 55 minutes
- Year
- 2006
Production Company
- Name
Meltemi Press
- ari.ahola@meltemipress.com
- Web
- http://www.meltemipress.com/ External site opens in new window
Distributor
- Name
Quantum Leap
- Notes
- The company ceased trading in 2018. It was previously a distributor and online retailer specialising in non-fiction DVD titles on a wide variety of subjects, particularly in the areas of music instruction, music performance, sport instruction, and health. Some titles also available through retail outlets.
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