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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| Directed by | Meel Paliale |
| Screenplay by | Meel Paliale |
| Story by | Meel Paliale Urmet Piiling |
| Produced by | Tõnu Hiielaid Urmet Piiling Rain Rannu |
| Starring | Mihkel Kuusk |
| Cinematography | Markus Mikk |
| Edited by | Meel Paliale |
| Music by | Meel Paliale[1] |
Production company | Tallifornia |
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Running time | 98 minutes |
| Country | Estonia |
| Language | Estonian |
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
editCast
edit- 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
editThe 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
editReferences
edit- ↑ Nava, Emily-Isabel. "Filmi „Pikad paberid" muusika autorid: see oli antropoloogiline eksperiment". Eesti Päevaleht (in Estonian). Retrieved 2025-09-06.
- ↑ Barraclough, Leo (2025-09-04). "Estonia Picks Youth-Centered Comedy-Drama 'Rolling Papers' as Oscar Submission". Variety. Retrieved 2025-09-06.
- ↑ "Režissöör Meel Paliale filmist "Pikad paberid": ma tahtsin, et see film mõjuks võimalikult eluliselt!". Retro FM (in Estonian). Retrieved 2025-09-06.
- ↑ Lutsar, Merilin. "FILMIARVUSTUS | Ühele kindlale kogukonnale keskenduv „Pikad paberid" loob noorte elust küllaltki piiratud pildi". Õhtuleht (in Estonian). Retrieved 2025-09-06.
- ↑ "FOTOD | Vaata, kes tulid uue komöödia „Pikad paberid" esilinastusele". Kroonika (in Estonian). Retrieved 2025-09-06.
- ↑ "Eesti esitab Oscarile Meel Paliale filmi "Pikad paberid"". Eesti Rahvusringhääling (in Estonian). 2025-09-03. Retrieved 2025-09-06.
- ↑ "The audience chose "Rolling Papers" as their favorite film". Just Film Festival. Retrieved 2025-09-06.
- ↑ "Rolling Papers". Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival. Retrieved 2025-09-06.
- ↑ "Meel Paliale: "Pikad paberid" on ajakapsel Tallinnast". Eesti Rahvusringhääling (in Estonian). 2025-01-10. Retrieved 2025-09-06.