---
title: "Paper Lives"
year: 2021
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/paper-lives-2021"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 785534
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 96
community_rating: 8.0
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "NR"
---

# Paper Lives (2021) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/paper-lives-2021

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Paper Lives is a film first released in 2021. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by OGM Pictures, OG Medya. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An ailing Istanbul warehouse worker takes a small boy under his wing."

### Why Watch
- features a compelling relationship between an adult and a child
- explores personal trauma

### Caveats & Content Note
- deals with heavy themes
- short runtime leaves questions
- Tone & Suitability: The film deals with traumatic childhood experiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: emotional, dramatic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/paper-lives-2021#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Can Ulkay
- **Networks / Studios**: OGM Pictures, OG Medya

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Çağatay Ulusoy** as *Mehmet*
- **Emir Ali Doğrul** as *Ali*
- **Ersin Arıcı** as *Gonzales*
- **Turgay Tanülkü** as *Tahsin*
- **Selen Öztürk** as *Mom*
- **Tomris Çetinel** as *Yaşlı Kadın*
- **Enver Aktay** as *Enver*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Paper Lives released?
The film premiered on Netflix on March 12, 2021.

### Q: Where is the film set?
The story is set in the streets of Istanbul.

### Q: Who is the main character?
The main character is an ailing waste warehouse worker named Mehmet.

### Q: Who stars in Paper Lives?
The film stars Çağatay Ulusoy, Emir Ali Doğrul, Ersin Arıcı, Turgay Tanülkü, and Selen Öztürk.

### Q: What is the genre of the film?
Paper Lives is a drama film.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Paper Lives — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/785534)
- [Paper Lives (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paper_Lives_(film))

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*