Politiki Kouzina A Touch of Spice

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00:00:30 Granpa often said that the Greek word for
00:00:37 Initially, I paid no notice as
00:00:43 Years after, I realised he was
00:00:48 Both require an essential
00:00:52 That is, the presentation.
00:03:33 I'm either seeing something
00:03:37 - When did we change the ink?
00:03:41 - It's set for the highest resolution.
00:03:46 With what I see we should either
00:04:14 I guess that's it
00:04:19 Day after tomorrow I'm go on leave
00:04:28 Hope it all goes well. I'm
00:04:41 Fani my boy, how are you?
00:04:44 Doctor!
00:04:48 - How did you find me?
00:04:52 Come... Come, sit down.
00:04:57 Is anything wrong?
00:05:00 I'll tell you something l
00:05:05 What is it, Doctor?
00:05:07 Your grandpa is coming.
00:05:11 - When?
00:05:14 But I'm leaving
00:05:16 It was meant to be surprise but
00:05:23 Fanis, you should
00:05:27 I'll go to the airport
00:05:31 We'll call his old friends and
00:05:36 so we can have a drink
00:05:40 Remember as a boy how you
00:06:07 So grandpa will sit here
00:06:12 No, grandpa will sit there.
00:06:17 Resembles the Last Supper...
00:06:26 Good... And now,
00:06:32 Grandpa's friends are an unusual
00:06:36 Their origin sets them apart both
00:06:43 Can you direct me
00:06:46 First and foremost,
00:06:49 It's like a compass that with
00:06:54 it re-orients their identity.
00:06:57 Who they are, their origins
00:07:01 - That way.
00:07:04 This idiosyncracy is related
00:07:08 For most, food involves the
00:07:13 For grandpa's friends it also
00:07:21 Hello to you all! You all arrived
00:07:39 - Did you find it easily?
00:07:45 But THlSSEAS Street isn't
00:07:53 He's right,
00:07:56 Should we have
00:08:01 Where is he then?
00:08:05 The plane landed
00:08:08 - lt'll be a great surprise.
00:08:19 I fear certain sounds when
00:08:21 Every major event in my life
00:08:27 or the sound of a phone.
00:08:38 Yes... Doctor...
00:08:43 Isn't he here?
00:08:47 Maybe he got lost...
00:08:52 What?
00:08:58 Where did it happen?
00:10:10 Constantinople (lstanbul), 1959
00:11:08 The Appetizers
00:11:41 To speak about our cuisine, you
00:11:47 I learned the first secrets of
00:11:51 on the east bank
00:11:55 - Good day, Mr. Vasilis.
00:12:00 I'd like some cumin,
00:12:04 A lire, please.
00:12:05 - Why so much?
00:12:09 - Pantelis will also be there.
00:12:14 - Don't use cumin then.
00:12:22 Cinnamon...
00:12:24 Mr. Vasilis, we never
00:12:32 Dorothea, listen to me...
00:12:35 Sometimes we have to use the
00:12:40 Add something different...
00:12:43 Cumin is a strong spice,
00:12:48 Cinnamon makes people look
00:12:53 If you want to say "yes",
00:12:56 Thank you, Mr. Vassilis.
00:13:07 Where are
00:13:09 Aren't they with
00:13:12 - I can't find them.
00:13:17 Hold on...
00:13:25 Spices were behind some of the
00:13:30 one of which I caused
00:13:45 - Cinnamon again?
00:13:48 Should I believe you or my
00:13:53 I'm telling you,
00:13:57 I've told you many times. Cinnamon
00:14:02 - But you only listen to your mother!
00:14:07 My mother was the best
00:14:10 You use cinnamon
00:14:13 You had no refrigerator back then
00:14:18 We were the first with household to get
00:14:23 With so many Americans around
00:14:26 If I had a choice, do you think
00:14:31 The arguments were silly hiding
00:14:38 What do you know
00:14:42 All the books
00:14:45 Don't you speak about him and
00:14:50 I never heard that Paleologos
00:15:20 Grandpa said the word "Gastronomer"
00:15:26 As such, my lessons in astro-
00:15:43 I talk, you taste
00:15:50 Here we go...
00:15:59 The sun...
00:16:01 - What does the sun see?
00:16:05 Exactly! That is why pepper
00:16:09 Next we have Mercury,
00:16:14 and then Venus.
00:16:22 Cinnamon...
00:16:24 Venus was the most
00:16:27 That's why cinnamon is sweet
00:16:36 Then we have Earth.
00:16:41 Life...
00:16:44 Exactly, there is
00:16:51 And what do we need
00:16:54 Food...
00:16:56 - And what makes food tastier?
00:17:04 Our lives need salt too.
00:17:08 Both food and life require
00:17:22 On Sundays the family would
00:17:28 All women would help, even aunt
00:17:37 Aunt Eleftheria was
00:17:40 she knew all the secrets
00:17:47 To be on top, she'd hand
00:17:51 but never quite correct.
00:17:54 I'll tell you, but you must
00:18:03 - Saut? the onion in oil.
00:18:08 - The leaves must soak overnight.
00:18:12 Once the stuffing
00:18:15 you add some
00:18:21 Isn't that bitter?
00:18:23 On its own yes, but it's excellent
00:18:57 - Are you trying to poison us?
00:19:01 - But you added nettles!
00:19:05 That's what our mother gave us
00:19:09 Then why did she tell me
00:19:15 What I longed for most was an
00:19:20 Prerequisite for
00:19:22 was the prospective bride's "initiation"
00:19:30 Don't be afraid.
00:19:34 But it will be tasty. They'll
00:19:40 - Firstly, we add the spices.
00:19:45 Emilios says that women in
00:19:49 Aunt, keep quiet!
00:19:53 Oregano is all it needs and
00:19:58 We'll have
00:20:23 Come in, Osman Bey.
00:20:30 Very well. And how are
00:20:32 Very well. You look
00:20:37 When will you drop by
00:20:39 After the circumcision cere-
00:20:43 What do you want to be
00:20:46 - A doctor...
00:20:48 Both are fine but I reckon
00:20:59 - What can I give you?
00:21:04 I've invited many diplomats
00:21:07 Not to worry, Osman Bay.
00:21:09 Just make sure they are
00:21:13 You do know,
00:21:15 The diplomatic meeting is
00:21:25 Are things looking
00:21:28 There is a new crisis
00:21:33 Let's see what will be
00:21:46 Relationships without arguments
00:21:52 We praise Allah when we eat,
00:21:58 You are not allowed
00:22:06 You... stir thing up at every
00:22:12 What can we do? That's how
00:22:27 2 Years Later...
00:23:16 Time went by and while clouds
00:23:20 mine was full of light...
00:23:23 because I was in love
00:23:26 the daughter of Mrs. Aise,
00:23:34 Go play with Fanis.
00:24:12 - What are we having today?
00:24:18 And what will you put inside?
00:24:20 Mince, bread crumbs, garlic,
00:24:23 - That won't be tasty.
00:24:27 Meatballs require something
00:24:31 - What?
00:24:36 Tell me...
00:24:38 - And what will you do for me?
00:24:42 I know how to cook too.
00:24:45 What do you want me to do?
00:24:48 Dance for me...
00:24:53 The secret for
00:25:01 Really?
00:25:47 Carnations grow in Myceane...
00:25:50 Roses, in Delphi...
00:25:58 Oregano, in the Acropolis...
00:26:01 Geography is magical and the place
00:26:09 By the lighthouse, the compass
00:26:12 and the air magnetises
00:26:53 My teacher in issues of love
00:26:59 He was the one that brought
00:27:04 He was the one that brought us a
00:27:17 This card is from
00:27:21 this one from San Paolo
00:27:25 In Athens women cut onions like
00:27:29 But if a woman makes you sauted mussels,
00:27:36 I met one
00:27:39 Her name was Zozo, she made the
00:27:46 - Why don't you marry her?
00:27:52 Savva quick, something's
00:28:19 - To hell with the pressure cooker!
00:28:25 From the shock, aunt Elpiniki
00:28:34 Mussels always remind me
00:28:37 Whenever uncle Emilios would return
00:28:43 I'd hear the elders open their
00:28:54 How do things look, Emilio?
00:28:56 There are problems in Cyprus and they
00:29:01 They always say that
00:29:05 I realised then that other things
00:29:11 The other day Osman Bey came
00:29:16 If a diplomat smells of
00:29:20 Also Aidin Bey came by and
00:29:25 "Things aren't well,
00:29:28 "You must be very
00:29:31 "lsn't your son-in-law
00:29:37 Shh... the child...
00:29:42 For as long as I can remember
00:29:48 The Turks will deport you,
00:29:52 They talk and talk, but
00:29:57 Emilie you were sailing during
00:30:01 You weren't here to see my
00:30:05 I'm selling everything and going
00:30:18 The thought of leaving
00:30:26 I saw Thrasyvoulos in Athens.
00:30:31 We went out one night, while
00:30:35 about lnstabul and
00:30:37 Wouldn't it be better if they
00:30:44 My dear departed wife said that
00:30:49 you should talk about
00:30:53 not the place you are
00:30:59 I'm that kind
00:31:03 "To leave" means to go elsewhere,
00:31:11 Initially I thought Greece
00:31:15 Soon however, geography
00:31:38 ALL GREEK ClTlZENS
00:31:44 This is Radio lnstabul,
00:31:48 Further tension between
00:31:52 as a result of recent
00:31:55 In the meantime, the deported
00:32:01 are being informed of the con-
00:32:09 You are listening
00:32:24 Appetizers are similar to stories
00:32:30 Flavours and aromas
00:32:33 and prepare you for
00:32:38 That's why the Greek word for"return"
00:32:43 which, conceals within it
00:33:05 - Mr. Savvas lakovidis?
00:33:15 We are from lmmigration.
00:33:22 Please, come in...
00:33:30 Take a seat...
00:33:33 Mr. Iakovidis, I'm afraid
00:33:38 Your residence permit
00:33:43 But why?
00:33:46 You haven't done anything,
00:33:50 Makarios is to blame
00:33:53 Our Turkish brothers there, are
00:34:05 Your father-in-law
00:34:08 They are Turkish citizens...
00:34:36 Then, a week from today we'll
00:34:42 Bring only your
00:34:46 You'll tell us your
00:34:50 and we will
00:35:12 Attention please. The train
00:35:17 All passengers are kindly
00:36:14 Don't cry...
00:36:18 In two months I'll
00:36:21 and we will live
00:36:24 I'll bring Saime along so you
00:36:30 If I'm late, remember to look
00:36:37 Up in the sky, there are
00:36:41 but there are also
00:36:45 Always talk about the things
00:36:49 People like hearing stories
00:36:55 Same with food. Do you care if you can't
00:37:01 Of course not.
00:37:36 I'm giving you this so
00:37:39 When I come to Greece, you will
00:38:37 I am afraid of
00:38:41 Police, military, transport
00:38:47 but most of all,
00:38:52 The day we left Constantinople,
00:38:56 "wounded" all our meager
00:39:03 They resembled the marks of
00:39:08 As the Turks sent us
00:39:11 while the Greeks received
00:39:42 Good morning!
00:39:44 Hi...
00:39:46 There you are...
00:39:49 So?...
00:39:52 When we learned he
00:39:56 I remember I had received
00:40:02 Wait... Here it is.
00:40:10 "Dear Thrasyvoule,
00:40:14 "so that when we meet again
00:40:20 "Don't tell my relatives.
00:40:25 then give it
00:40:36 Grandpa...
00:40:40 This time I actually thought
00:40:43 What can we do?
00:40:48 But you... have travelled the world
00:40:55 Why my son?
00:41:11 Athens, 1964
00:41:22 Main Course
00:41:44 Who was it that taught you
00:41:47 All the books write about him
00:41:53 - Where did you learn about tuna?
00:41:57 Sure, whenever the Bosporos overflooded
00:42:01 - The fishermen brought us the best fish!
00:42:06 I forget, you forget,
00:42:13 We forget, You forget,
00:42:29 - Hi, son...
00:42:33 - Beans...
00:42:35 Beans are full of vitamins.
00:42:41 - lf you don't wash, I won't tell you.
00:42:45 We got a letter from Constantinople
00:42:49 In two weeks your
00:43:01 "Dearest Fanis...
00:43:04 "Your grandpa said I'll go with
00:43:11 "You'll cook for me
00:43:17 "Your friend, Saime."
00:43:31 The nutmeg does wonders for
00:43:34 That's for tomorrow.
00:43:38 Then why did you
00:43:44 Holy...!
00:43:46 - Sultana, are you kidding?
00:43:51 Didn't you tell me that
00:43:56 Sleepwalking is hereditary.
00:44:00 Good Lord...
00:44:04 But I never put
00:44:07 - It's the best lmam I've ever had.
00:44:14 Fanis, wake up...
00:44:17 - The plane will land any minute now.
00:44:22 How come? Don't you want to be
00:44:28 I'll stay here
00:44:32 Tell me son... Where you
00:44:48 Grandpa will sit there... and his
00:44:53 He will be facing the kitchen, here... no,
00:44:57 No, that is the best spot.
00:45:01 They've arrived!
00:45:06 I can see him!
00:45:21 With our cuisine you always
00:45:27 not from the food but from
00:45:32 On that day, both Grandpa
00:45:40 It's so strange, grandpa was
00:45:45 Maybe the Turks held
00:45:48 They held a friend in customs
00:45:52 He had 12 kilos of pastourma
00:45:57 Was he Armenian?
00:45:59 - Actually, I think he was Jewish.
00:46:03 What does that have
00:46:13 Hello... Father, are you alright?
00:46:17 People from Constantinople have a habit of
00:46:23 How did that happen?
00:46:26 He's coughing...
00:46:36 Take care of yourself...
00:46:45 What did he say?
00:46:47 He woke up
00:46:50 and he had a spot of diarrhea
00:46:56 He always had diarrhea,
00:47:00 He was normal up until our
00:47:05 Then, he started
00:47:08 With her cooking 6 times a day
00:47:11 I think something's
00:47:14 - When will he come?
00:47:17 - And said to kiss the boy.
00:47:26 My dear girlfriend.
00:47:30 I was waiting for you
00:47:33 I had cooked a nice dish for
00:47:45 - Dear me, this is exceptional.
00:47:49 - Educate him as a chef in France.
00:47:53 - A 7 year old cooped up in a kitchen.
00:47:59 Why is it a hang-up?
00:48:03 I'm not bothered that he cooks,
00:48:07 At his age, that is
00:48:12 Evanthia's daughter did the same
00:48:17 Dear God, don't
00:48:20 Sauces guide taste
00:48:24 When people don't add sauces to food,
00:48:28 - Remember Evanthia's daughter?
00:48:32 At seven, she was the best
00:48:36 She's still
00:48:39 The priest said she was possessed.
00:49:17 - My compliments, it's delicious.
00:49:22 In our neighborhood there are
00:49:27 We aren't Turks, we are
00:49:31 My husband was deported,
00:49:34 Bring the boy for communion,
00:49:39 Fanis must get out of the kitchen.
00:49:43 Never, just now and again He
00:49:51 Shall I serve you
00:49:54 Your son is bright Mr. Iakovidis,
00:50:01 His mind is elsewhere. He doesn't
00:50:05 Where does he
00:50:09 In the kitchen...
00:50:12 We spend most of
00:50:15 I think you must get
00:50:18 Food and aromas obstruct him
00:50:22 Do you know he
00:50:25 He sits in the middle and cooks
00:50:40 Give it here, now!
00:50:42 - I said, now!
00:50:46 Will you become a pansy?
00:50:50 I don't want other games.
00:50:52 Fanis, promise you'll play with
00:50:58 - I don't like killing birds.
00:51:04 You're too young to "play" with girls.
00:51:10 No, no, no!
00:51:29 From now on, nobody is allowed
00:51:33 only your mother,
00:52:11 My dearest girlfriend,
00:52:14 I received the postcards,
00:52:19 My dearest girlfriend...
00:52:28 Time went by and friends and
00:52:33 bringing along
00:52:41 That year, uncle Emilios
00:52:47 Aunt Elpiniki was so happy
00:52:52 and she therefore
00:53:02 - Where is the boy?
00:53:05 It seems he's been
00:53:08 Since 2 years ago. He only
00:53:12 He won't listen to us. Someone
00:53:27 - Fanis son, how are you?
00:53:31 Grandpa told me to
00:53:34 and tell you that he'll soon
00:53:39 I almost forgot, one day a
00:53:46 - What was her name again?
00:53:49 Do you remember
00:53:52 Does he remember?
00:53:54 She came by with her mother
00:53:58 They left because her father now
00:54:03 - She hasn't written for 2 years.
00:54:07 Don't you like Greek girls?
00:54:09 His class is full of pretty
00:54:15 You have to forget her, get
00:54:18 How long will you be stuck on
00:55:16 ATHENS - THESSALONlKl
00:56:22 There he is!
00:56:24 Wake up and see
00:56:47 Forced to deal with my fears, was
00:56:55 April 21, 1967... The day that Greek
00:56:58 My father was convinced that
00:57:02 I had to become
00:57:33 We wish you
00:57:36 Come over here son...
00:57:45 A hundred drachmas?
00:57:48 I always give the Boy
00:57:57 Did you add sugar?
00:58:01 Are your folks
00:58:04 That's why... In Aidini my
00:58:11 What do we have here?
00:58:14 Leave the boy alone.
00:58:18 Get on with it, you have
00:58:25 Stick around and give me a
00:58:28 Take the spoon, I'll
00:58:34 I was 5 years old in Aidini,
00:58:39 My brother was older.
00:58:45 Last time I saw him,
00:58:50 When I see a scout I get emotio-
00:58:55 - Barbara, can you come here?
00:58:59 Just come here!
00:59:01 Oh those cheapskates,
00:59:05 They've seen the girl,
00:59:24 Cook in a brothel...!
00:59:29 I can't imagine how
00:59:33 That's Boy Scouts for you...
00:59:36 They allegedly go on field trips
00:59:39 But isn't that why
00:59:44 They teach them
00:59:50 Instead of teaching them about ethnic
00:59:59 We're peace loving people
01:00:05 We know about you,
01:00:09 we know you are a patriot but
01:00:14 You must protect your son
01:00:21 I'll write down a few places
01:00:25 Firstly, the Royal Gardens,
01:00:30 then the war museum.
01:00:34 He must learn about the struggle
01:00:44 Twice a week after lunch...
01:00:48 Of course...
01:00:51 I was mostly bothered when men in
01:00:56 How long has it been since
01:01:00 How long has it been since
01:01:04 From Constantinople you mean?
01:01:08 - What language do you speak at home?
01:01:13 But with a
01:01:16 Does it matter?
01:01:18 Of course, it causes
01:01:42 Kolokotronis isn't a verb but a Greek
01:01:49 You must do something to
01:01:53 Our heroes must be
01:02:02 A few years later...
01:02:11 What's this I see?
01:02:18 Welcome back,
01:02:22 Greetings to the chef.
01:02:26 We wouldn't let
01:02:28 You go on with Litsa, when
01:02:36 The main courses in our cuisine
01:02:43 You are instantly submerged
01:02:48 allowing you to enjoy
01:02:51 Until the sound of the phone
01:02:56 or a message.
01:03:00 This morning the Turkish troops,
01:03:04 without prior warning invaded
01:03:09 Neglecting any sense of inter-
01:03:14 they turned against our
01:03:18 All forces in Cyprus are fighting
01:03:32 Our cuisine is made by people
01:03:40 ...somewhere else.
01:03:46 Someone is asking for you.
01:03:53 Uncle!
01:03:59 You look well son and
01:04:02 Same for you...
01:04:05 I've been told you are doing well.
01:04:11 Listen Fanis,
01:04:16 Your grandpa is coming.
01:04:18 Grandpa? When?
01:04:23 That is up to you...
01:04:25 - Up to me, why?
01:04:29 At last! Where is she from
01:04:33 She's from Kalamata...(in Greece)
01:04:37 She comes from
01:04:40 An arranged marriage?
01:04:44 First thing your grandpa will ask
01:04:49 The only thing Lela knows how
01:04:54 So what does
01:04:57 Grandpa's favourite has
01:05:02 Don't be afraid...
01:05:04 It's already dead!
01:05:10 Do you know how tasty it'll be?
01:05:18 Now, we'll add the spices...
01:05:21 For meat we always hide
01:05:26 Hide it?
01:05:31 Because that's
01:05:33 We never hide anything in our
01:05:46 The classes will go on
01:05:49 By the time grandpa arrives, you
01:05:54 If you want to marry, you'll have
01:06:18 - Uncle?
01:06:21 - Man, isn't it hot in here?
01:06:25 What's up with Anna?
01:06:30 She's not bad...
01:06:34 She is from a good family,
01:06:41 Look at this...
01:06:46 Amanda in Rome...
01:07:02 Uncle, what are these?
01:07:05 What are they doing here? I sent Grandpa
01:07:09 and he sent me x-rays
01:07:13 "You travel the world, he'd say,
01:07:19 Naive as I was, I ran to every
01:07:24 - What was wrong with him?
01:07:27 An old wound from 1922.
01:07:31 Do you know why
01:07:34 Not for the doctors to see,
01:07:39 In 1955, in 1964...
01:07:42 every time there was
01:07:46 I received an x-ray.
01:07:51 Look at her... Zozo...
01:07:56 You could tell what she was
01:08:06 Uncle...
01:08:08 Why don't we
01:08:13 No matter how you look Lela, you'll
01:08:19 All these years you have savored
01:08:24 How could you ever spend the
01:08:32 Fanis my son, in life there are
01:08:40 Those that look at the map and
01:08:47 The ones who look at
01:08:51 The ones who look in the
01:09:00 Before this voyage,
01:09:08 I've found Lela,
01:09:11 from a good home, and I propo-
01:09:19 I'll keep my promise...
01:09:24 and I'll marry her.
01:09:35 - What's that?
01:09:41 Why not?
01:09:43 Most of the stars
01:09:47 We simply see the marks
01:09:51 You should never tell a woman
01:09:55 I'd rather you talked about
01:09:59 The salt in our food...
01:10:04 So, are you a cook
01:10:08 Grandpa says that "gastronomer"
01:10:24 Since your uncle and Lela are
01:10:32 I don't think my uncle will
01:10:36 Why not?
01:10:41 That stinks, what is it?
01:10:43 An essential ingredient for
01:11:29 What you did
01:11:32 Your uncle loves you and
01:11:35 I did it for him.
01:11:40 It'd be a shame for the biggest
01:11:45 She'd get 3rd degree burns,
01:11:49 And who asked you
01:11:52 At times you have to make a
01:11:56 Not in order
01:11:59 I did it for my uncle and
01:12:05 If he finds out the wedding
01:12:09 Let's hope he does come, so something
01:12:14 Keep dreaming... Grandpa
01:12:19 You think he'll come
01:12:26 I'll tell you something and
01:12:30 Grandpa won't come tomorrow
01:12:38 Grandpa didn't come
01:12:42 because he didn't want to.
01:12:46 He would never
01:12:50 None of us would,
01:12:57 Constantinople is called
01:13:02 because it's the most
01:13:12 When we were deported...
01:13:19 the Turkish officer
01:13:29 that if I became a Muslim,
01:13:33 that we could stay and
01:13:38 Do you want to know what
01:13:46 That I didn't say NO
01:13:50 For five seconds, I actually
01:13:54 May the Lord forgive me, those were
01:14:03 Full of music and sunsets
01:14:18 In our minds, Greece was more
01:14:24 more beautiful than what we
01:14:32 God forgive me...
01:14:39 But keep in mind that grandpa
01:14:58 The Desserts
01:15:46 HOSPlTAL FOR GREEKS
01:17:28 Grandpa!
01:17:32 It's me, Fanis...
01:17:36 I'm here Grandpa...
01:17:42 I'm here...
01:21:05 You are the Ressurection and the
01:21:12 Jesus our Lord,
01:21:17 and Your eternal Father and
01:21:23 now and forever and
01:21:28 God of the spirits
01:21:32 the One who through death
01:21:38 Rest the soul of
01:21:43 in a bright and resting place...
01:21:46 where no sorrow
01:21:52 All his sins, whether spoken,
01:21:58 You kind and loving Lord,
01:22:02 as there is no man that
01:23:09 A little...
01:24:21 UNlVERSlTY OF VOSPOROS
01:28:22 In our cuisine, the desserts are
01:28:30 In the end the hero's feared
01:28:43 The desserts soften the sounds which
01:28:57 I took the train and
01:29:01 I didn't want to
01:29:15 I didn't know you had a guest,
01:35:19 The train to Ankara via Eschi