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201776 minPG-13documentary

7.5/ 10(8 ratings)• TMDB

PIIGS

201776 minPG-13documentary

7.5/ 10(8 ratings)• TMDB

Lesser-known facts and evidence challenge European budgetary policies and the austerity dogma in this 2017 documentary.

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Mirko Melchiorre,

Federico Greco,

Adriano Cutraro

Synopsis

Lesser-known facts and evidence challenge European budgetary policies and the austerity dogma in this 2017 documentary.

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Mirko Melchiorredirector

Federico Greco

Federico Grecodirector

Adriano Cutrarodirector

Mirko Melchiorrewriter

Federico Greco

Federico Grecowriter

Synopsis

European budgetary policies face scrutiny in PIIGS, a documentary that questions the austerity dogma of recent years. The film presents lesser-known facts and evidence that challenge dominant political beliefs regarding monetary strategies. It aims to ridicule established narratives surrounding economic practices within the EU. Released in 2017, the film contributes to ongoing debates about financial governance and its effects on member states.

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