DENVER, CO –
“Kapodistrias” (The Governor), a historical drama based on true events and the fifth-highest grossing Greek film of all time as reported by the Greek Film Center, will arrive in U.S. theatres nationwide for a special one-night-only theatrical event on Wednesday, April 22, from international distributor Tanweer, and Fathom Entertainment, the leading specialty distributor of content to theatrical partners worldwide.
The film chronicles the life of Ioannis Kapodistrias, a visionary and prominent figure in early 19th-century European diplomacy and statesman who became Greece’s first Governor following the country’s war of independence from the Ottoman Empire and rose to international prominence.
Kapodistrias unified a fractured nation, established Greece’s first institutions, and laid the foundations of the modern Greek state. He chose to devote his life to the cause of freedom, political courage, personal sacrifice, and the immense challenges of building a new nation. Guided by integrity, compassion, and unwavering moral strength, he defended the fundamental right of every human being to liberty. In doing so, Kapodistrias sacrificed personal happiness, even the great love of his life, as well as wealth, prestige, and global recognition.
Directed and produced by internationally acclaimed filmmaker Yannis Smaragdis, “Kapodistrias” (The Governor) is a sweeping historical and critically-acclaimed film that Greek Archbishop Ieronymos II of Athens has praised as “a cardiogram of Greek history” and “a unique achievement and a genuine accomplishment,” recognizing its profound emotional and national significance.
Smaragdis, known for his acclaimed films “Cavafy”, “El Greco”, “God Loves Caviar”, and “Nikos Kazantzakis”, once again delivers a sweeping epic that honors Greece’s historical and cultural legacy.
Released theatrically in Greece on Christmas Day 2025, the “Kapodistrias” (The Governor) premiere took place at the Museum of the Moving Image in Astoria, New York, in an evening that underscored the film’s cultural importance. The premiere was attended by Greece’s Minister of Culture Lina Mendoni, director Yannis Smaragdis, actress Natalia Kapodistria — the great-great grandniece of Ioannis Kapodistrias, composer Minos Matsas, and prominent members of the Greek-American arts and cultural community.
“For Greek communities across the United States, this event is more than a film screening—it is a special opportunity to celebrate a milestone of Greek cinema and honor a defining chapter of Hellenic history that continues to inspire the diaspora’s enduring spirit of resilience, faith, patriotism, and unity,” said Aruzia Khan, Senior Vice President of Tanweer.
For the Greek American community, “Kapodistrias” (The Governor) represents a rare opportunity to gather in theatres nationwide for a shared cultural moment — experiencing the story of Greece’s first Governor through sweeping cinematography. For audiences less familiar with this chapter of history, the film offers an accessible, compelling introduction to the visionary diplomat whose leadership helped lay the foundation for modern Greece.
The April 22 theatrical release of “Kapodistrias” (The Governor) will include exclusive bonus content, including emotional reactions following a “Kapodistrias” (The Governor) private screening, featuring Archbishop Ieronymos II of Athens, Director Yannis Smaragdis and others.
Tickets will be available online on March 20 and at participating theatre box offices (theatre locations are subject to change). For more information and to be among the first notified when tickets go on sale, please visit Fathom Entertainment: https://shorturl.at/OCqmQ
