Premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 1995.

As Roula enters their lives, the film delves into several poignant themes:

Roula stood at the threshold, drawn by a curiosity that pulsed stronger than any fear. She watched a boy with a shaved head and a leather jacket type furiously, his fingers dancing over a clack‑clack keyboard. On the screen, a bright blue world map rotated, tiny red dots pulsing on continents far beyond the horizon. The boy turned, his eyes meeting hers, and whispered, “This is a chatroom. You can talk to anyone in the world. It’s called IRC.”

Decades after its release, "Roula" exists in a niche corner of cinema history. It was rated suitable for audiences aged 16 and over in Germany. The film has a runtime of 97 minutes. For modern audiences, it may be challenging to find on major streaming services like Netflix, but it is often available for digital rental or purchase on platforms such as Apple TV, Amazon Video, and Google Play, and it is also available on physical media like DVD and Blu-ray.