Dina Amanatidou | She Turned Pain and Nostalgia into Poetry

Born in Meligalas, Messinia, Dina Amanatidou grew up surrounded by war, hardship and loss. After migrating to Australia, she transformed her nostalgia for Greece into poetry and literature, becoming an important voice in the cultural life of the Greek Australian community. This story is part of Our People, Their Stories, a project of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia, produced and directed by Mark Petropoulos. Producer/Director : Mark Petropoulos Script : John Pilalidis Camera : Alexis M. Petropoulos Editing : Marinella Thomo