White Elephant
Elefante blanco
“I dream of dying for them, help me to live for them.”
Synopsis
While working alongside his long-time friend and colleague in building a hospital for the residents of a Buenos Aries shantytown, a troubled priest finds solace in a young, atheist social worker.
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Elefante Blanco (2012) Official Trailer- English Friendly
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-04-18
Top Cast
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Ricardo Darín
Julián
Jérémie Renier
Nicolás
Martina Gusmán
Luciana
Federico Barga
Monito
Walter Jakob
Lisandro
Mauricio Minetti
Cruz
Raul Ramos
Obispo
Pablo Gatti
Sandoval
Tatiana Giménez
Tati
Susana Varela
Carmelita
Julio Zarza
Danilo
Stella Maris Delacroix
Rosa
Esteban Díaz
Chato
Miguel Arancibia
Capataz
José "Negro" Gomez
Domingo
Miguel Zárate
Altamirano
Norma Lacava
Raquel
Oscar Berruezo
Astudillo
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sydney Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 29, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 28, 2014
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pablo Trapero
- Screenplay & Story
- Pablo Trapero, Alejandro Fadel, Martín Mauregui, Santiago Mitre
- Original Score
- Michael Nyman
- Original Title
- Elefante blanco
- Country of Origin
- Spain, Argentina, France
- Spoken Languages
- French, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Morena Films, Matanza Cine, Patagonik, Full House, ARTE France Cinéma
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pablo Trapero
Pablo Trapero, Alejandro Fadel, Martín Mauregui, Santiago Mitre
Michael Nyman
Guillermo Nieto
Pablo Trapero, Nacho Ruiz Capillas
Pablo Trapero, Alejandro Cacetta, Juan Pablo Galli, Juan Gordon, Juan Vera
Department Leadership Roster
Pablo Trapero
Director
Pablo Trapero
Writer
Marisa Urruti
Costume Design
Michael Nyman
Original Music Composer
Juan Pedro de Gaspar
Production Design
Pablo Trapero
Editor
Guillermo Nieto
Director of Photography
Nacho Ruiz Capillas
Editor
Marcelo Firmano
Stunt Coordinator
Federico Cueva
Stunt Coordinator
Juan Pablo Galli
Producer
Alejandro Fadel
Writer
Martín Mauregui
Writer
Juan Gordon
Producer
Juan Vera
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About White Elephant
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What is White Elephant about?
While working alongside his long-time friend and colleague in building a hospital for the residents of a Buenos Aries shantytown, a troubled priest finds solace in a young, atheist social worker.
Who directed White Elephant?
White Elephant was directed by Pablo Trapero.
Who stars in White Elephant?
The principal cast of White Elephant includes Ricardo Darín, Jérémie Renier, Martina Gusmán, Federico Barga, Walter Jakob.
When was White Elephant released and how long is it?
White Elephant was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for White Elephant?
The original motion picture soundtrack for White Elephant was composed by Michael Nyman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for White Elephant?
White Elephant holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).