The CineΕλλάδα series returns to the Chicago area this month with a screening focused on one of the defining figures of modern Greece.
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 on Thursday, April 16, at the Pickwick Theatre in Park Ridge, Illinois.
Directed and produced by filmmaker Yannis Smaragdis, the film focuses on the life and legacy of Ioannis Kapodistrias, the first Governor of modern Greece. It traces his path as a diplomat and statesman, while also touching on the personal sacrifices behind his political vision during the early years of the Greek state.
Actor Antonis Myriagos portrays Kapodistrias, bringing to the screen a figure more often encountered in history books than in contemporary storytelling. The film runs approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes and is recommended for audiences ages 12 and up.
Watch the Official Trailer
The official trailer offers a first look at how the film approaches Kapodistrias’ life and political legacy.
The 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.
Doors will open at 6:00 p.m., with refreshments available, and the screening will begin at 7:00 p.m. in the Pickwick Theatre’s Mega Theater.
Admission is free, though advance registration is required. The event is currently listed as sold out.
Event Details
What: Kapodistrias film screening (CineΕλλάδα series)
When: Thursday, April 16, 2026
Time: Doors at 6:00 p.m. | Screening at 7:00 p.m.
Where: Pickwick Theatre, Park Ridge, Illinois
Admission: Free (registration required; currently sold out)
The series continues monthly in Chicago, with each screening focusing on a different work of Greek cinema.