The international co-production, written and directed by Yelena Popovic, ‘Man of God’, has just been selected in competition at the Moscow International Film Festival, scheduled for the week 22-29 April 2021.

The highly anticipated movie, depicting the turbulent life of Saint Nektarios of Aegina, was produced in association with the Holy Great Monastery of Vatopedi, among other supporting organisations, and was filmed in Greece.

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Its cast includes protagonist Aris Servetalis – the Greek actor whose popularity rose after sitcom ‘Eisai to tairi mou’ where he played Lazaros – acclaimed Russian Alexander Petrov and legendary Hollywood star Mickey Rourke in a guest star role.

The film centers around the themes of love and forgiveness as manifested in the life story of Saint Nektarios.

“A priest of the common people, his humility annoyed the prideful orthodox clergy, his devotion aroused their suspicions, and they slandered him. Despite being stripped of his church and exiled from Egypt and the parishioners who loved him, Nektarios let his faith in God be his best defense,” the creators say.

The festival premiere in Russia marks the first stop of the film’s international journey, while Feelgood Entertainment is releasing the film theatrically in Greece and Cyprus this year.