Discover the lives of nine memorable couples, whose relationships were directly, indirectly or unexpectedly involved in Greek history. Along with their romances, the era that 'fueled' them revives, too.
DirectorsMyrna Tsapa, Katerina Evangelakou
WriterLena Divani
Georgios Papandreou and Kyveli
Feb 14, 2020
Two fiery personalities, politician Georgios Papandreou and the 'queen' of Greek theater Kyveli met in Chios in 1919. Their forbidden relationship was meant to shatter their previous lives, and ultimately their love as well.
Nikos Belogiannis and Elli Pappa
Feb 21, 2020
The love of Nikos Belogiannis and Elli Pappa bloomed in the cruelest period of Greek history, right after the Civil War, and went against every rule. But, six months later both would be arrested and court-martialed.
King Paul and Frederica
Feb 28, 2020
He was calm and sweet. She was a bold tomboy. But, the love between King Paul and Frederica was instant. Frederica’s fiery temperament, however, caused a great deal of political problems.
Eleftherios Venizelos and Elena Skylitsi
Mar 6, 2020
The marriage of Eleftherios Venizelos, the most charismatic Greek politician of the 20th century, with the rich Greek-Londoner Elena Skylitsi was a marriage of national interest. How did it work for both them and the country?
Ion Dragoumis, Pinelopi Delta, Marika Kotopouli
Mar 13, 2020
Penelope Delta was revolutionary Ion Dragoumis’ first great love. But when legendary actress Marika Kotopouli entered his life, things changed and a huge rivalry for his love was born between the two women.
Charilaos and Sofia Trikoupi
Mar 20, 2020
A story about the ultimate sibling love, with protagonists Prime Minister Charilaos Trikoupis, the man who modernized Greece, and his younger sister, Sofia. Their relationship remained unbreakable till the end and changed Greece.
King Otto and Amalia
Mar 27, 2020
Young, beautiful and in love, King Otto and Queen Amalia, the first royal couple of modern Greece, came to the country not only to rule, but also to become Greeks. But, things didn’t go the way they had imagined...
Ioannis Kapodistrias and Roxandra Stourtza
Apr 3, 2020
Charismatic diplomat and later first governor of Greece Ioannis Kapodistrias met Phanariot aristocrat Roxandra Stourtza in the Czar’s court. Their love was deep, but they never spoke openly to each other about their feelings.
Manto Mavrogenοus and Dimitrios Ipsilantis
Apr 10, 2020
It was the most explosive love of the Greek Revolution. She was beautiful, rich and ahead of her time. He was a brave Phanariot prince. But did Manto Mavrogenous and Dimitrios Ipsilantis live happily in the Greece of their dreams?
