Couples That Made History
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Play S1 E1Discover 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.
Cast: Lena Divani
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Season 1
9 episodes
1. Georgios Papandreou and KyveliTwo 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.CC45minFeb 14, 2020
2. Nikos Belogiannis and Elli PappaThe 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.CC45minFeb 21, 2020
3. King Paul and FredericaHe 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.CC45minFeb 28, 2020
4. Eleftherios Venizelos and Elena SkylitsiThe 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?CC45minMar 6, 2020- 5. Ion Dragoumis, Pinelopi Delta, Marika KotopouliPenelope 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.CC45minMar 13, 2020
6. Charilaos and Sofia TrikoupiA 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.CC45minMar 20, 2020
7. King Otto and AmaliaYoung, 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...CC45minMar 27, 2020- 8. Ioannis Kapodistrias and Roxandra StourtzaCharismatic 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.CC45minApr 3, 2020
9. Manto Mavrogenοus and Dimitrios IpsilantisIt 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?CC45minApr 10, 2020
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Couples That Made History
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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.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Myrna Tsapa, Katerina Evangelakou
- Created by
- Lena Divani
- Cast
- Lena Divani
- Studio
- Cosmote TV
Maturity rating
Not yet rated.
Audio languages
Greek
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