Roula — 1995

), a psychological drama directed by Martin Enlen that explores deeply unsettling and tragic themes.

: Reviewers from Variety noted the film’s "disquieting" nature and praised its ambitious subject matter, though some critics felt the narrative style was better suited for television than the big screen. Roula 1995

Furthermore, Roula serves as a subtle time capsule of 1990s Athens. The urban setting is not just a backdrop but a contributor to the isolation. The apartments are modern, yet they facilitate isolation. The film captures a specific moment in Greek history where the traditional village values of "home" and "family" were being transplanted into a modern, impersonal urban environment, resulting in a psychological dissonance. The characters are clinging to an outdated idea of the nuclear family in a landscape that offers no support system, leading to the toxic codependency witnessed on screen. ), a psychological drama directed by Martin Enlen

The story follows a troubled young woman named who crosses paths with Leon , a children’s book author. Leon is struggling with a severe emotional and creative block following the death of his wife in a motorcycle accident two years prior. The urban setting is not just a backdrop