YIORGOS VAMVOUKAKIS | The Greek Immigrant Who Had Gaddafi as His Referee

He witnessed the Polytechnic uprising, played backgammon with a legendary Greek lyricist and even played football in a match refereed by Muammar Gaddafi. Born in Crete in 1947, Yiorgos Vamvoukakis takes us on an extraordinary journey through Greece, New Zealand and Australia. From historic moments to unexpected encounters, his remarkable life is a story of adventure, migration and the enduring love for two homelands. This story is part of Our People, Their Stories, a project of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia, produced and directed by Markellos Petropoulos. Producer/Director : Mark Petropoulos Script : John Pilalidis Camera : Alexis M. Petropoulos Editing : Marinella Thomo