The Paper Man (1963)
- Original title
- El hombre de papel
- Directed by
- Ismael Rodríguez
- Genre
- drama film
- Country
- Mexico
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Rated
- B-15
- Rating
- 6.9 of 10 from 23 voters
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
How it feels
A poor paper collector in Mexico finds a discarded doll and forms a silent bond with it. The story follows his simple daily life and the quiet struggles he faces.
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What happens
The Paper Man (Spanish: El hombre de papel) is a 1963 Mexican drama film directed by Ismael Rodríguez. The film was selected as the Mexican entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 36th Academy Awards, but was not accepted as a nominee. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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