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KAPODISTRIAS (The Governor)

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Directed and produced by internationally acclaimed filmmaker Yannis Smaragdis, KAPODISTRIAS (The Governor) is a sweeping historical, epic drama centered on Ioannis Kapodistrias, Greece's first Governor -- a visionary diplomat, distinguished European statesman, and the foundational architect of the modern Greek state. The film vividly portrays the political courage, personal sacrifice, and unwavering faith of a leader whose legacy helped shape Greece's independence and national identity.

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Viki 7h Great and accurate historical portrayal of the Kapodistrias, the first governor of Greece. Very well directed with great actors and music. Kudos to the director/producer of this absolute must see movie! See more Evan 9h It was a great movie and very informative. Well directed and the actors were awesome. Wish I could see it again. See more Vasileios 10h Excellent historical movie about the life of the first Governor of Greece during the Greek revolution. See more Tim 17h New to Greek Orthodoxy and not Greek, but helped me learn about Greek History , heritage, culture. The movie was great and has me craving what comes after KAPODISTRIAS. See more fran 17h Loved it. A great historical account for the greatest civilization. See more Maria 17h Powerful movie of the history of Greece. What one man can do! See more Read all reviews
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Yannis Smaragdis

Director

Yannis Smaragdis

Director

Antonis Myriagos

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Ilectra Fragkiadaki

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Tasos Chalkias

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Pavlos Kontogiannidis

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Synopsis Directed and produced by internationally acclaimed filmmaker Yannis Smaragdis, KAPODISTRIAS (The Governor) is a sweeping historical, epic drama centered on Ioannis Kapodistrias, Greece's first Governor -- a visionary diplomat, distinguished European statesman, and the foundational architect of the modern Greek state. The film vividly portrays the political courage, personal sacrifice, and unwavering faith of a leader whose legacy helped shape Greece's independence and national identity.
Director
Yannis Smaragdis, Yannis Smaragdis
Producer
Yannis Smaragdis
Distributor
Fathom Entertainment
Genre
Biography, Drama, History
Original Language
Greek
Release Date (Theaters)
Apr 22, 2026, Limited
Runtime
2h 20m