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Elephant (2003)
Director: Gus Van Sant
Cast: Alex Frost, Eric Deulen, John Robinson, Elias McConnell
7.1
74%Runtime81 min
Rating15
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Several ordinary high school students go through their daily routine as two others prepare for something more malevolent.
Critical Reception & Ratings
Elephant, Gus Van Sant's 2003 film, received a mixed critical reception, with a 74% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The film has a 7.1/10 rating on IMDb, indicating a generally positive audience reception. The film was recognized for its unique cinematic style and exploration of the complex issues surrounding school shootings.
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Gus Van Sant's dreamlike, elliptical approach to depicting a school shooting in this Palme d'Or winner mirrors the visual poetry and immersive mood you've appreciated in films like Spirited Away and Wings of Desire, inviting you to reflect on the human tragedy at its core.
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Elephant is a 2003 American psychological drama film written, directed and edited by Gus Van Sant. Heavily inspired by the 1999 Columbine High School massacre, the film chronicles the events surrounding a school shooting in Portland, Oregon. The narrative begins a short time before the shooting occurs, following the lives of several characters both in and out of school, who are unaware of what is about to unfold. The film stars mostly unknown or newcomer actors, including John Robinson, Alex Frost, and Eric Deulen.
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