Elbows Up
“It's something you have to watch not something you want to”
Synopsis
Elbows Up is a visceral, black-and-white docufiction that blurs the boundary between cinema and unscripted reality. Following a young man navigating political obsession, the crushing weight of generational trauma, and escalating domestic warfare alongside his father, the film serves as an unblinking look at a soul under siege. Part psychological breakdown, part dark comedy, and part raw documentary, it is an uncompromising exploration of the friction between life and art.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Alex Cavaco-Donia
The Director
Luigi Donia
Papa
Ethan Lim
Brandon Liu
Cara Chow
The Tutor
Luca Taylor
Dr. James
Hunter Korble
Hunter Korble
Esterina Donia
Nonni
Rafael Cavaco-Lacaria
Rafael
Kelly Pham
Drug Dealer
David Hadi-Kusuma
David
Vienna Cavaco-Lacaria
Vienna
Billy Destounis
Billy
Clarke Denomy
Clarke
Duncan Waugh
Duncan
Gino D'Acampo
Gino
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alex Cavaco-Donia
- Screenplay & Story
- Alex Cavaco-Donia, Ethan Lim, Cara Chow, Luigi Donia, Angelo Donia, Hunter Korble
- Original Title
- Elbows Up
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Budget
- $2K
- Production Studios
- Puca Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alex Cavaco-Donia
Alex Cavaco-Donia, Ethan Lim, Cara Chow, Luigi Donia, Angelo Donia, Hunter Korble
Alex Cavaco-Donia
Alex Cavaco-Donia, Miles Carter
Alex Cavaco-Donia, Ethan Lim
Department Leadership Roster
Alex Cavaco-Donia
Director
Alex Cavaco-Donia
Producer
Alex Cavaco-Donia
Writer
Alex Cavaco-Donia
Editor
Miles Carter
Editor
Ethan Lim
Writer
Ethan Lim
Producer
Cara Chow
Writer
Luigi Donia
Writer
Angelo Donia
Writer
Hunter Korble
Writer
Alex Cavaco-Donia
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Elbows Up.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Elbows Up
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Elbows Up about?
Elbows Up is a visceral, black-and-white docufiction that blurs the boundary between cinema and unscripted reality. Following a young man navigating political obsession, the crushing weight of generational trauma, and escalating domestic warfare alongside his father, the film serves as an unblinking look at a soul under siege. Part psychological breakdown, part dark comedy, and part raw documentary, it is an uncompromising exploration of the friction between life and art.
Who directed Elbows Up?
Elbows Up was directed by Alex Cavaco-Donia.
Who stars in Elbows Up?
The principal cast of Elbows Up includes Alex Cavaco-Donia, Luigi Donia, Ethan Lim, Cara Chow, Luca Taylor.
When was Elbows Up released and how long is it?
Elbows Up was released in the theatrical window with a total runtime of 1h 50m.