Tanweer Brings Kapodistrias (The Governor), The #5 Highest-Grossing Greek Film of All Time, To U.S. Theatres Nationwide with Fathom Entertainment For One Night Only on April 22

Published by Fathom Entertainment on Mar 05, 2026 9:00 AM

Tanweer Brings Kapodistrias (The Governor), The #5 Highest-Grossing Greek Film of All Time, To U.S. Theatres Nationwide with Fathom Entertainment For One Night Only on April 22

“A Cardiogram of Greek History” Says Greek Archbishop Ieronymos II of Athens

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DENVER, Colo. – March 5, 2026 – 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, 2026 from international distributor Tanweer, and Fathom Entertainment, the leading specialty distributor of content to theatrical partners worldwide.

Kapodistrias (The Governor) 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.

Kapodistrias 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 for Kapodistrias (The Governor) 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.

For Kapodistrias (The Governor) artwork/photos, please visit the Fathom Entertainment press site.

About Tanweer
Tanweer is a leading international film distribution company with a diversified portfolio spanning production, content distribution, and localization services. Operating across Greece and Cyprus, Turkey, India, the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), and Pan Asia, Tanweer has remained at the forefront of the industry for over 35 years. With deep market expertise and an extensive international network, the company connects premium content with audiences worldwide, delivering strategic distribution solutions across multiple territories. For more information, visit www.tanweer.com.

About Fathom Entertainment
Fathom Entertainment is the leading global specialty distributor of content to movie theatres. For more than 20 years, Fathom Entertainment has pioneered theatrical distribution of events and special engagements across various genres and formats, including feature films, episodic content, documentaries, concerts, and live events. Fathom consistently ranks among the top 10 theatrical distributors in North America, and distributes content to cinemas worldwide. Fathom Entertainment is owned by AMC Entertainment Inc. (NYSE: AMC), Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CNK), and Regal Cineworld Group (LSE: CINE.L). For more information, visit FathomEntertainment.com.

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Contacts:
Anna Lykourina
Tanweer
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Sammantha Snowden
Fathom Entertainment
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