Roula - 1995

By 1995, Dalianidis was already a legend in Greek cinema, having directed some of the most successful "old school" Greek films (such as Some Like It Cold and Maiden's Cheek ). However, Roula represented a shift toward a more mature, European art-house style. The film moves away from the sun-drenched, lighthearted narratives of his earlier work to create a claustrophobic and tragic atmosphere.

The narrative has been described as slow to reveal its true intent, with a structure that occasionally telegraphs future events through flashbacks. Key Details Director: Martin Enlen. Roula 1995

The story follows Leon Bachstein (played by Martin Umbach), a children's book author who has been suffering from a severe creative and emotional blockage since his wife died in a motorcycle accident two years prior. Traveling to Denmark for a vacation with his 12-year-old daughter, Tanja, he meets (Anica Dobra), a young woman who manages their holiday house rental. By 1995, Dalianidis was already a legend in