Ghost Elephants
“An epic search for a mythical giant.”
Synopsis
In Angola's mist-shrouded highlands, three KhoiSan master trackers embark on a spiritual quest to rediscover the legendary "ghost elephants" of Lisima, creatures presumed lost but remembered in ancestral trance, ritual, and memory.
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-02-06
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Werner Herzog
Self - Narrator (voice)
Steve Boyes
Self
Kerllen Costa
Self - Environmental Anthropologist
Xui
Self
Xui Dawid
Self
Kobus
Self
Gary Trower
Self - Anthropologist, San Culture Specialist
Jordana Meyer
Self - Molecular Ecologist, Stanford University
Regedor Kaketche
Self - King of the Nkangala
António Luhoke
Self - Luchazi Hunter
Melissa Hawkins
Self - Curator of Mammals, Smithsonian Institution
Mary Faith Flores
Self - Molecular Technician, Smithsonian Institution
Katherine Solari
Self - Conservation Genomics, Stanford University
Ellie Armstrong
Self - Evolutionary Genomics, UC Riverside
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 9 DaysVienna International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 27, 2026
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 8, 2026
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Werner Herzog
- Screenplay & Story
- Werner Herzog
- Original Score
- Ernst Reijseger
- Original Title
- Ghost Elephants
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Namibia, Angola
- Spoken Languages
- English, Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Sobey Road Entertainment, Skellig Rock, The Roots Production Service
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Werner Herzog
Werner Herzog
Ernst Reijseger
Rafael Leyva
Marco Capalbo
Ariel Leon Isacovitch, Andrew Trapani, Emerson Farrell, David Sze, David B. Kirk
Department Leadership Roster
Werner Herzog
Director
Marco Capalbo
Editor
Rafael Leyva
Director of Photography
Werner Herzog
Writer
Ariel Leon Isacovitch
Producer
Werner Herzog
Producer
Ernst Reijseger
Original Music Composer
Werner Herzog
Screenplay
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ghost Elephants
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What is Ghost Elephants about?
In Angola's mist-shrouded highlands, three KhoiSan master trackers embark on a spiritual quest to rediscover the legendary "ghost elephants" of Lisima, creatures presumed lost but remembered in ancestral trance, ritual, and memory.
Who directed Ghost Elephants?
Ghost Elephants was directed by Werner Herzog.
Who stars in Ghost Elephants?
The principal cast of Ghost Elephants includes Werner Herzog, Steve Boyes, Kerllen Costa, Xui, Xui Dawid.
When was Ghost Elephants released and how long is it?
Ghost Elephants was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for Ghost Elephants?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ghost Elephants was composed by Ernst Reijseger.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ghost Elephants?
Ghost Elephants holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).