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1 online resource (streaming video file) (52 min. 2 sec.) ; 311818894 bytes |
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Join Greek-Australian adventurer Nikos Andronicos on a modern day odyssey through the Aegean Sea to meet the world's most acclaimed mariners, and to discover the key to their success. During his visit to more than two dozen Greek islands, Nikos encounters ferry captains, fishermen, sponge divers, traditional boat builders, patrol officers of the Hellenic Coast Guard, billionaire shipowners and yachting enthusiasts. For Nikos, this journey is also a deeply personal one: his great-great grandfather was a fisherman from the island of Kythera. Greeks of the Sea sees Nikos return to his ancestral homeland to discover what has always set its mariners, like his grandfather, apart from their competitors.Greeks of the Sea is far from a history lesson though; it's about the future. As Nikos meets each character, he experiences first-hand the struggles they face today as the country endures its most severe financial and social challenges in generations. Greeks of the Sea intertwines fascinating and moving stories of the sea within a rich tapestry of Greek culture, hospitality, religion, history and mythology. Taking in breathtakingly beautiful islands and stepping aboard spectacular ships, viewers are in for a visual treat.Nikos meets one of Greece's billionaire shipowners who take him to the island that he and other ship owning families call home. From there, Nikos travels to Agathonisi and goes on patrol with the Hellenic Coast Guard to intercept asylum seeker boats. Next, under the guidance of a seasoned skipper, Nikos learns to sail a 50ft yacht, visiting secluded islands and encountering the most entertaining characters. He travels to Kalymnos and meets the island's famous sponge divers, learning about their perilous trade. Nikos hops on the spectacular Star Clipper square-rigger sailing cruise ship, visiting the intriguing island of Patmos to learn about the inspiration many have sought from The Aegean. When our host finally arrives back in Athens, he reflects on his journey at the awe-inspiring Temple of Poseidon with Captain Makis. (Part 3 of 3) (From Australia & Greece) (Documentary/Travel) PG CC **Final**Follow the conversation on Twitter: #SBSdoco |
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Broadcast 2014-08-02 at 19:30:00 |
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Classification: PG |
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Cruise ships.
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Fisheries.
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Greeks.
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Islands.
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Voyages and travels.
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Greece.
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Streaming video
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Nicol, Tom, director
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Andronicos, Nikos, host
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Kouzilos, Vengelis, contributor
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