O teleftaios peirasmos (1964)

Lost in thought, esteemed surgeon Dr Kalomoiris goes for a stroll. But life is unpredictable. And when the lonely man crosses paths with elegant trapeze artist Nina, the stars align. Now, the renowned physician can't live without the graceful acrobat. However, there's more to Nina than meets the eye. As the honest doctor lets himself get carried away by the omnipotence of fiery passion, a rapid descent into the dark depths of all-consuming desire gradually blemishes Kalomoiris' untarnished integrity. After all, obsession is a beast. Can the gifted healer resist the ultimate temptation?