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Athens, Sounio, Thessaloniki, Kastoria, Izmir, Montreal
Occupation(s)
Teacher
Parents Occupation(s)
Businessman
Pavlos Ioannou was born in Athens and grew up during the turbulent years of the war, witnessing famine, Nazi occupation, and later the Greek Civil War. His father was involved in espionage against the Nazis and was eventually captured, while the family endured the presence of German soldiers living in their home. Pavlos vividly recalls life during the Dekemvriana, the black market, and post-war violence, including torture chambers in Athens. He migrated to Canada, settling in Montreal. He also describes the Greek community of the city.
[00:00:42] Early childhood memories in Athens
[00:09:25] How his parents met and theatre life in Athens
[00:14:45] The start of WWII in Greece
[00:19:40] Famine in Athens, winter 1941
[00:20:25] Father's role in espionage (Kontros)
[00:22:10] School year memories
[00:29:47] Family lineage and ancestry
[00:46:10] Memories of the war years in Athens
[01:15:01] Reaction of October 28th, 1940, in Athens
[01:24:09] The black market in Athens (Mavragorites)
[01:26:38] Father captured by the Nazis
[01:39:12] Dekemvriana events in Athens
[01:58:35] Nazis living in his house
[02:08:05] Torture chambers in Athens during the Civil War
[02:19:35] Migration to Canada
[02:35:33] Greeks in Montreal during 1948
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