Paper Lives
Kağıttan Hayatlar
Synopsis
In the streets of Istanbul, ailing waste warehouse worker Mehmet takes a small boy under his wing and must soon confront his own traumatic childhood.
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Official Trailer [Subtitled]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-03-01
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 12, 2021
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Can Ulkay
- Screenplay & Story
- Ercan Mehmet Erdem
- Original Title
- Kağıttan Hayatlar
- Country of Origin
- Turkey
- Spoken Languages
- Turkish
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- OGM Pictures, OG Medya
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Can Ulkay
Ercan Mehmet Erdem
Serkan Güler
Onur Güvenatam, Pelin Ekinci Kaya
Department Leadership Roster
Ercan Mehmet Erdem
Screenplay
Can Ulkay
Director
Vahit Yazıcı
Production Design
Serkan Güler
Director of Photography
Onur Güvenatam
Producer
Enver Aktay
Stunt Coordinator
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Paper Lives
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What is Paper Lives about?
In the streets of Istanbul, ailing waste warehouse worker Mehmet takes a small boy under his wing and must soon confront his own traumatic childhood.
Who directed Paper Lives?
Paper Lives was directed by Can Ulkay.
Who stars in Paper Lives?
The principal cast of Paper Lives includes Çağatay Ulusoy, Emir Ali Doğrul, Ersin Arıcı, Turgay Tanülkü, Selen Öztürk.
When was Paper Lives released and how long is it?
Paper Lives was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Paper Lives?
Paper Lives holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).