Kapodistrias: The Governor

This historical drama follows the life of Ioannis Kapodistrias, a diplomat who served as the foreign minister of Russia before returning to his homeland. After Greece gained independence from Ottoman rule in the early 19th century, Kapodistrias became the nation's first governor. The plot centers on his efforts to establish state structures and protect individual freedoms while navigating conflicting domestic and international interests. To serve his country, he faces various opposing forces and sacrifices his personal happiness and private life.

The film was written and directed by Yannis Smaragdis, following his 2007 work El Greco. The cast is led by Antonis Miriagos in the title role, appearing alongside Finbar Lynch, Pavlos Kourtidis, Tasos Halkias, Michalis Iatropoulos, and Maximos Moumouris. Produced in Greece, the movie has a runtime of 128 minutes.