Paper Flags
Les Drapeaux de papier
Synopsis
He is 30 and just got out of jail after 12 years of detention. She is almost 24 and has a simple life away from the city. One day, he comes to her and she let him stay with her. That's complicated when your older brother needs to get back to a normal life. Between tenderness and bursts of laughter, his anger is sometimes out of control. However, she wants to help him. As for him, he wants to meet with his sister again.
Top Cast
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Noémie Merlant
Charlie
Guillaume Gouix
Vincent
Sébastien Houbani
Pierre
Jérôme Kircher
Jean, the father
Alysson Paradis
Emma
Anne Loiret
Pauline, the psychologist
Julian Ciais
Unfriendly waiter
Jules Vallauri
Restaurant owner
Nathan Dellemme
Restaurant server
Raphaël Boyes
Plant nursery boss
Illona Dudons
Supermarket cashier
Luna Belan
Rock band singer
Marius Jacquot
Rock band bassist
Anne Le Forestier
Restaurant Waitress
Laura Coromines
Chef Restaurant
Robin Arifont
Nursery Employee
Laurence Meini
Chic Store Customer
Lou Amara
Unnamed
Release History & Theatrical Window
Festival International du Film Francophone de Namur
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nathan Ambrosioni
- Screenplay & Story
- Nathan Ambrosioni
- Original Score
- Matthew Otto
- Original Title
- Les Drapeaux de papier
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Sensito Films, Eclair, Orage Films, TSF Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nathan Ambrosioni
Nathan Ambrosioni
Matthew Otto
Raphaël Vandenbussche
Nathan Ambrosioni
Stéphanie Douet
Department Leadership Roster
Matthew Otto
Original Music Composer
Stéphanie Douet
Producer
Raphaël Vandenbussche
Director of Photography
Nathan Ambrosioni
Editor
Nathan Ambrosioni
Writer
Nathan Ambrosioni
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Paper Flags.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Paper Flags
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Paper Flags about?
He is 30 and just got out of jail after 12 years of detention. She is almost 24 and has a simple life away from the city. One day, he comes to her and she let him stay with her. That's complicated when your older brother needs to get back to a normal life. Between tenderness and bursts of laughter, his anger is sometimes out of control. However, she wants to help him. As for him, he wants to meet with his sister again.
Who directed Paper Flags?
Paper Flags was directed by Nathan Ambrosioni.
Who stars in Paper Flags?
The principal cast of Paper Flags includes Noémie Merlant, Guillaume Gouix, Sébastien Houbani, Jérôme Kircher, Alysson Paradis.
When was Paper Flags released and how long is it?
Paper Flags was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for Paper Flags?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Paper Flags was composed by Matthew Otto.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Paper Flags?
Paper Flags holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).