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“Laissez-faire” is a documentary divided into two parts. Its purpose is to demonstrate how, in the past 250 years, liberal philosophy has influenced people’s lives all over the world. On how it was put aside for a few decades during the 19th century, in favour of the social economy and public interest. And finally, how it re-emerged in the last thirty years of the century, once again dominating the world, guaranteeing the freedom of the few to the detriment of the many. Through the testimony of journalists, economists, jurists and philosophers, “Laissez-faire”, provides a historical perspective of Neoliberalism and why this ideology nowadays influences governments’ decisions and our lives.
A historical perspective to understand Neoliberalism and to understand why this ideology today so profoundly influences the choices of our governments and our lives.
A journey through Greece and Europe’s past and recent history: from the Second World War to the current crisis. It is a historical documentary, a look into many stories. «If Democracy can be destroyed in Greece, it can be destroyed throughout Europe» Paul Craig Roberts