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Smargdis Reveals Mount Athos Proposal for Capodistria's Canonization

Published December 31, 2025, 10:17
Smargdis Reveals Mount Athos Proposal for Capodistria's Canonization

Director Yannis Smargdis revealed in an interview that there is a proposal from Mount Athos for the canonization of Ioannis Kapodistrias, due to his sacrifice for Greece. His film, 'Capodistrias,' has already attracted over 145,000 viewers. Smargdis accused the Hellenic Film Centre of political interference and a preference for projects with a specific agenda, while praising the support of the Minister of Culture, Lina Mendoni. He expressed his disappointment at the lack of public presence of political leaders at the film's screening, revealing that some politicians watched it secretly. He emphasized the need to highlight Greek history and education, as well as the need for the country to reconnect with its values.