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+-------------------------------------------------------------+ | ROULA (1995) PROFILE | +----------------------+--------------------------------------+ | Director | Martin Enlen | | Screenplay | Martin Enlen, Bernd Mollenhauer | | Lead Actress | Anica Dobra (as Roula) | | Lead Actor | Martin Umbach (as Leon) | | Country of Origin | Germany | | Primary Filming Loc. | Danish Coast | +----------------------+--------------------------------------+ Narrative Plot and Themes The story connects two deeply traumatized individuals:

According to data on platforms like IMDb and Letterboxd , the film is described as a dark, emotional story, often highlighted for its intense atmosphere.

Upon its release in September 1995, Variety noted that while Enlen's feature debut was ambitious and disquieting, its flat narrative rhythm was often better suited for television screens than theatrical release. However, the film remains a notable indie exploration of heavy psychological themes. The Musical Counterpart: Roula's "Lick It" (1995)

Both Roula and Leon are haunted by their respective pasts, but while Leon’s is born of sudden loss, Roula’s is born of sustained betrayal.