The term "What If Papakaliatis" most prominently refers to the 2012 Greek drama film "What If..." directed, written, and starred by Christoforos Papakaliatis. The film explores themes of fate and choice by presenting two parallel storylines of a young man, Dimitris, who either goes out and meets the love of his life, Christina, or stays in and does not meet her. The film is set against the backdrop of the Greek socio-economic crisis and mixes romance with the impact of economic hardship. It was Papakaliatis' first feature film and has been noted for strong emotions, a parallel storytelling structure, and its exploration of fate. It won the Best Sound award at the Hellenic Film Academy Awards. The film is recognized for its low-budget production yet effective storytelling and has been screened at events such as the Greek Film Festival 2024-2025. Papakaliatis is the creator of other works, such as the series Maestro in Blue.
