Only Papel Is Brown (2026)

Directed by Alexis Zelensky1h 32mDocumentary

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.

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12
Year
2026
Country
BR
Language
Portuguese
Release date
5 May 2026
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C
Carlos Renato
D
Daniel Nicolaevsky
Djonga
Djonga
E
Emma Lavigne
F
Frank Lucas
G
Goia Freire
H
Hugo Vitrani
I
Isadhora Müller
L
Laís
M
Magda Gomes
M
Michel Moreira Da Silva
P
Philippe Einstein E Silva Lazario
R
Raíssa Freire
R
Rayane
T
Tayna Martins De Souza

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