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202378 minGdocumentary

The Last Partisan

202378 minGdocumentary

At 92 years old, Vangelis Sakkatos continues to advocate for social justice, meeting old comrades in Cologne and addressing the European Parliament.

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Stelios Kouloglou,

Fotini Lambridi

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At 92 years old, Vangelis Sakkatos continues to advocate for social justice, meeting old comrades in Cologne and addressing the European Parliament.

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Stelios Kouloglou

Stelios Koulogloudirector

Fotini Lambrididirector

Stelios Kouloglou

Stelios Kouloglouwriter

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Vangelis Sakkatos, a 92-year-old journalist and unionist, continues his fight for social justice in Germany. He meets former comrades in Köln and shares his message at the European Parliament in Brussels. Sakkatos reflects on his childhood experiences in the anti-Nazi resistance. His commitment to ideals remains strong, illustrating his lifelong dedication to activism. The film runs for 78 minutes and captures his enduring spirit amid Greece’s darkest historical moments.

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