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Paper Boats

  • 20192019
  • 15m
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Paper Boats (2019)
"Paper Boats" is a short film co-produced in the US, Ethiopia, and Spain in 2019. The film is based on a true story, inspired by the memoir written by Ethiopian American artist, Abezash Tamerat.
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  • Short
  • Drama
Why can't Rahel bring herself to sign her artwork? The visit of her high school academic triggers memories of why she is haunted by her surname, yet would not consider changing it.Why can't Rahel bring herself to sign her artwork? The visit of her high school academic triggers memories of why she is haunted by her surname, yet would not consider changing it.Why can't Rahel bring herself to sign her artwork? The visit of her high school academic triggers memories of why she is haunted by her surname, yet would not consider changing it.
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  • Director
    • Gonzalo Guajardo
  • Writers
    • Gonzalo Guajardo
    • Abezash Tamerat
  • Stars
    • Semenesh Cheksa
    • Briana Stoakley
    • Samuel Gebreselassie
Top credits
  • Director
    • Gonzalo Guajardo
  • Writers
    • Gonzalo Guajardo
    • Abezash Tamerat
  • Stars
    • Semenesh Cheksa
    • Briana Stoakley
    • Samuel Gebreselassie
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    • Awards
      • 3 wins

    Videos1

    Paper Boats (2019) - Trailer
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    Paper Boats (2019) - Trailer

    Photos47

    Semenesh Cheksa in Paper Boats (2019)
    Saron Terecha and Belen Solomon in Paper Boats (2019)
    Semenesh Cheksa in Paper Boats (2019)
    Semenesh Cheksa in Paper Boats (2019)
    Saron Terecha and Belen Solomon in Paper Boats (2019)
    Semenesh Cheksa in Paper Boats (2019)
    Semenesh Cheksa and Briana Stoakley in Paper Boats (2019)
    Semenesh Cheksa in Paper Boats (2019)
    Maric Yates, Dylan James Boland, and Briana Stoakley in Paper Boats (2019)
    Semenesh Cheksa in Paper Boats (2019)
    Merone Misikir in Paper Boats (2019)
    Samuel Gebreselassie in Paper Boats (2019)

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    Semenesh Cheksa
    • Rahelas Rahel
    Briana Stoakley
    Briana Stoakley
    • Miss Simonsas Miss Simons
    Samuel Gebreselassie
    • Fatheras Father
    Merone Misikir
    • Kalkidanas Kalkidan
    Samrawit Kefale-Mareye
    Samrawit Kefale-Mareye
    • Motheras Mother
    Dylan James Boland
    Dylan James Boland
    • Police Officeras Police Officer
    Maric Yates
    • School Principalas School Principal
    Belen Solomon
    • Kalkidan (child)as Kalkidan (child)
    Saron Terecha
    • Rahel (child)as Rahel (child)
    Abezash Tamerat
    • Rahel Tamratas Rahel Tamrat
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    • Director
      • Gonzalo Guajardo
    • Writers
      • Gonzalo Guajardo
      • Abezash Tamerat
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    • Release date
      • 2019 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Spain
      • Ethiopia
    • Official sites
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    • Languages
      • English
      • Amharic
    • Also known as
      • How Long Can a Paper Boat Float
    • Filming locations
      • Paradise Cove - 28128 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Agora Media Productions
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    • Budget
      • $18,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      15 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1
      • 2.35 : 1

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