Rolling Papers (2024 film)

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Rolling Papers
Rolling Papers (2024 film) poster.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed byMeel Paliale
Screenplay byMeel Paliale
Story byMeel Paliale
Urmet Piiling
Produced byTõnu Hiielaid
Urmet Piiling
Rain Rannu
StarringMihkel Kuusk
CinematographyMarkus Mikk
Edited byMeel Paliale
Music byMeel Paliale [1]
Production
company
Tallifornia
Release dates
  • November 13, 2024 (2024-11-13)(PÖFF)
  • January 24, 2025 (2025-01-24)(Estonia)
Running time
98 minutes
CountryEstonia
LanguageEstonian

Rolling Papers (Estonian: Pikad paberid) is a 2024 Estonian comedy-drama film [2] written, edited, scored and directed by Meel Paliale. [3] It stars Mihkel Kuusk as a 20-year-old trapped in monotony who meets a young man who is contrary to him and who will make him dream big again. [4] The rest of the cast is composed of Karl Birnbaum, Maria Helena Seppik and Edgar Vunš. [5]

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It was selected as the Estonian entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 98th Academy Awards. [6]

Synopsis

Sebastian, a 20-year-old young man, works unhappily in a small shop in Tallinn. His routine life changes when he meets Silo, a hedonist and dreamer. Together, they dream of buying a one-way ticket to Brazil and living a full and free life. [7]

Cast

Release

The film had its world premiere on November 13, 2024, at the 28th Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival, [8] and was then commercially released on January 24, 2025, in Estonian theaters. [9]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Nava, Emily-Isabel. "Filmi „Pikad paberid" muusika autorid: see oli antropoloogiline eksperiment". Eesti Päevaleht (in Estonian). Retrieved 2025-09-06.
  2. ↑ Barraclough, Leo (2025-09-04). "Estonia Picks Youth-Centered Comedy-Drama 'Rolling Papers' as Oscar Submission". Variety. Retrieved 2025-09-06.
  3. ↑ "Režissöör Meel Paliale filmist "Pikad paberid": ma tahtsin, et see film mõjuks võimalikult eluliselt!". Retro FM (in Estonian). Retrieved 2025-09-06.
  4. ↑ Lutsar, Merilin. "FILMIARVUSTUS | Ühele kindlale kogukonnale keskenduv „Pikad paberid" loob noorte elust küllaltki piiratud pildi". Õhtuleht (in Estonian). Retrieved 2025-09-06.
  5. ↑ "FOTOD | Vaata, kes tulid uue komöödia „Pikad paberid" esilinastusele". Kroonika (in Estonian). Retrieved 2025-09-06.
  6. ↑ "Eesti esitab Oscarile Meel Paliale filmi "Pikad paberid"". Eesti Rahvusringhääling (in Estonian). 2025-09-03. Retrieved 2025-09-06.
  7. ↑ "The audience chose "Rolling Papers" as their favorite film". Just Film Festival. Retrieved 2025-09-06.
  8. ↑ "Rolling Papers". Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival . Retrieved 2025-09-06.
  9. ↑ "Meel Paliale: "Pikad paberid" on ajakapsel Tallinnast". Eesti Rahvusringhääling (in Estonian). 2025-01-10. Retrieved 2025-09-06.
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