Only Papel Is Brown
May 05, 2026 · 1h 32m
Director
Alexis ZelenskyOverview
Born and raised in Rocinha, Maxwell Alexandre burst onto the contemporary art scene at the age of 28, and his paintings soon began commanding exorbitant prices. As it follows his relentless creative process and the preparation for an exhibition at the Palais de Tokyo in Paris, the documentary explores the wound behind his success. By occupying one of the most elite spaces in the art world, he confronts a structurally racist system and the contradictions of becoming part of the very institution his work challenges.
Cast of Only Papel Is Brown
Crew of Only Papel Is Brown
Alexis ZelenskyDirector, Executive Producer, Cinematography, Editor
António Câmara ManuelProducer- Baptiste LacroixProducer
- Luana Viera GonçalvesProducer
- Adonis LiranzaExecutive Producer
- Rita GonzalesExecutive Producer
- Quentin DelarocheEditor
- Bernardo GebaraSound Editor, Sound Mixer
- Gil GregórioMusic
DjongaMusic
BK'Music
Coyote BeatzMusic
El Lif BeatzMusic
JXNV$Music
About Only Papel Is Brown
What is Only Papel Is Brown about?
Born and raised in Rocinha, Maxwell Alexandre burst onto the contemporary art scene at the age of 28, and his paintings soon began commanding exorbitant prices. As it follows his relentless creative process and the preparation for an exhibition at the Palais de Tokyo in Paris, the documentary explores the wound behind his success. By occupying one of the most elite spaces in the art world, he…
When was Only Papel Is Brown released?
Only Papel Is Brown was released on May 5, 2026.
How long is Only Papel Is Brown?
Only Papel Is Brown runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).
Who directed Only Papel Is Brown?
Only Papel Is Brown was directed by Alexis Zelensky.
Who is in the cast of Only Papel Is Brown?
The cast of Only Papel Is Brown includes Carlos Renato, Daniel Nicolaevsky, Djonga, Emma Lavigne and Frank Lucas.