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“Capodistrias” Breaks Box Office Records During Christmas Holiday

Published January 1, 2026, 15:13
“Capodistrias” Breaks Box Office Records During Christmas Holiday

The film “Capodistrias” by Yiannis Smaragdis, starring Antonis Myriagkos, achieved tremendous success during the Christmas four-day period, selling 144,712 tickets nationwide. This performance marks the biggest opening for a film in 2025 and the best start for a Smaragdis film. The movie recorded the second-largest opening for a Greek film of all time without pre-screenings and ranks second among all films of the last 15 years. The film tells the story of Ioannis Kapodistrias, the first Governor of Greece, and focuses on his dedication to freedom and his homeland. Kapodistrias is portrayed as a politician who sacrifices love, wealth, and glory to serve his people and defend his values. Despite the prediction of a possible assassination, Kapodistrias accepts his duty and sacrifices himself for Greece, believing that this sacrifice will lead him to true freedom. The film highlights his heroic stance and devotion to his country. The great success of the film demonstrates public interest in historical figures and events that shaped Greece. The production and distribution of the film have received positive reviews for their quality and historical accuracy.