Kağıttan Hayatlar
Turkey,
2021, 97 min
Directed by:
Can UlkayScreenplay:
Ercan Mehmet ErdemCinematography:
Serkan GülerCast:
Çağatay Ulusoy, Emir Ali Doğrul, Ersin Arici, Turgay Tanülkü, Selen Öztürk, Tomris Çetinel, Özay Oğuzhan Dilekoğlu, Okan Aysalar, Okşan Büyük, Yalgın Yeter (more)VOD (1)
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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. (Netflix)
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Paper Lives beautifully captures the vibrant streets of Istanbul with equally impressive cinematography. The film is bright, colorful, creative, with a slightly alternative vibe. At the center of it all is a guy—almost homeless, a bit dense—who thinks he can glide through life effortlessly. But the last 20 minutes pack a solid punch, reminding me that Turkish cinema is something to watch out for. They’re seriously bringing some top-notch films to the table.
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