Chicago Pre-Screening and Cultural Celebration
The Consulate General of Greece in Chicago, in cooperation with the Hellenic Foundation, the Pickwick Theatre, and the Hellenic Film Society USA, will present Kapodistrias (The Governor) on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at the Pickwick Theatre in Park Ridge, Illinois.
This screening is part of the ongoing CineΕλλάδα program, a monthly initiative in Chicago that highlights Greek cinema and introduces audiences to both historical and contemporary narratives from Greece.
Pre-Screening Details (Chicago):
What: Kapodistrias (The Governor) Film Screening (CineΕλλάδα Series)
When: Thursday, April 16, 2026
Where: Pickwick Theatre, Park Ridge, Illinois
Free admission with registration: https://kapodistriasmovie.eventbrite.com
Actor Antonios Myriagkos who plays Ioannis Kapodistrias will serve as Grand Marshal for the Greek Independence Parade on Sunday, April 19, and will attend the film’s opening on April 22 at the Pickwick Theatre at the 1:30, 4:30 and 7:30 PM screenings. (Greeting from Myriagkos attached)
April 22 Tickets for meet & greet at the Pickwick Theatre – https://www.pickwicktheatre.com/coming-soon
San Francisco Pre-Screening and Cultural Celebration
A special pre-screening of Kapodistrias (The Governor) will take place in San Francisco as part of a broader cultural program. The United Hellenic American Societies of California (UHAS) will bring a 12-member contingent of the Greek Presidential Guard (Evzones) to San Francisco for the first time ever. Their visit is part of a five-day Greek Independence Day celebration from April 15–19, 2026. The grand finale will be a parade and celebration at Union Square on Sunday, April 19.
In partnership with the San Francisco Greek Film Festival, UHAS will host a special screening of Kapodistrias (The Governor) on April 18 as part of its Evzone SF program.
UHAS, a California-based nonprofit organization, represents and serves the Greek American community. Its mission is to promote, preserve, and protect Greek culture, heritage, and traditions through cultural, educational, and civic programs. By uniting Hellenic societies, churches, families, and philhellenes, UHAS plays a central role in organizing major Greek-American cultural events that strengthen community ties and public awareness of Greek contributions to American society.
Event Details (San Francisco Area):
What: Kapodistrias (The Governor) Pre-Screening & Evzone Presentation
When: Saturday evening, April 18, 2026
- Special presentation: 6:00 PM (featuring the Evzones)
- Film screening: 7:30 PM
- Tickets for Redwood City April 18: http://sfgff2026kap.eventive.org/welcome
- Century Cinemark Theater, Redwood City, California
About: Directed and produced by internationally acclaimed filmmaker Yannis Smaragdis, KAPODISTRIAS (The Governor) is a sweeping historical, epic drama centered on Ioannis Kapodistrias, Greece’s first Governor – a visionary diplomat, distinguished European statesman, and the foundational architect of the modern Greek State. The film vividly portrays the political courage, personal sacrifice and unwavering faith of a leader whose legacy helped shape Greece’s independence and national identity.
U.S. Screening Information:
Tickets for the one-night-only screening April 22 at over 600 theatres across the U.S. from Tanweer and Fathom Entertainment are available at: visit Fathom Entertainment
Media Passes: A limited number of media passes are available at participating locations.
Assets:
- Watch the trailer online – Here
- Artwork and photos are available via the Fathom Entertainment press page.
Media Contact
Manos Public Relations (310) 272-4225
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