Rolling Papers (2024 film)

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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]

Directed byMeel Paliale
Screenplay byMeel Paliale
Story byMeel Paliale
Urmet Piiling
Produced byTõnu Hiielaid
Urmet Piiling
Rain Rannu
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Rolling Papers
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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
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It was selected as the Estonian entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 98th Academy Awards, but it was not nominated.[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

  • Mihkel Kuusk as Sebastian
  • Karl Birnbaum as Silo
  • Maria Helena Seppik as Nora
  • Edgar Vunš as Mr. Maze
  • Kaur Tõra as Siim Pojeng
  • Urmet Piiling as Reigo
  • Herman Pihlak as Herman
  • Hanna Jaanovits as Vahetusevanem
  • Joonas Lass
  • Rasmus Tikerpe
  • Lotta-Lizbeth Hirv
  • Juhan Soon
  • Ekke Janisk as Zig-Zag Man
  • Elina Soosaar
  • Robin Täpp
  • Oskar Kröönström
  • Astra Irene Susi

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]

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