Elephant Heart
Elefantenherz
Synopsis
Marko Stemper, 19 years old, comes from a disadvantaged background and works as a window cleaner. His father, an alcoholic, tyrannizes the whole family, so Marko's only joy in life is boxing. As he is the most promising talent in his club, Gerd Hermsbach, a local demimonde boss, offers him the opportunity to become a professional. Marko accepts, but has to pay a high price...
Top Cast
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Daniel Brühl
Marko Stemper
Manfred Zapatka
Gerd Hermsbach
Jochen Nickel
Axel Stemper
Angelika Bartsch
Renate Stemper
Erhan Emre
Bülent
Thierry van Werveke
Kopella
Jana Thies
Sara
Luana Bellinghausen
Verena Stemper
Ali Çakır
Ali
Mircea Krishan
Nessel
Sebastian Schipper
Baerwald
Hilmi Sözer
Cem
Christian Tasche
Barkeeper Rolf
David Halina
Disco Dancer
Release History & Theatrical Window
Max Ophüls Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Züli Aladag
- Screenplay & Story
- Züli Aladag, Marija Erceg, Jörg Tensing
- Original Score
- Eckart Gadow
- Original Title
- Elefantenherz
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Cameo Film- und Fernsehproduktion, WDR, Filmstiftung Nordrhein-Westfalen
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Züli Aladag
Züli Aladag, Marija Erceg, Jörg Tensing
Eckart Gadow
Judith Kaufmann
Andreas Wodraschke
Katja De Bock, Annette Pisacane
Department Leadership Roster
Züli Aladag
Director
Katja De Bock
Producer
Annette Pisacane
Producer
Eckart Gadow
Original Music Composer
Judith Kaufmann
Director of Photography
Andreas Wodraschke
Editor
Ruth B. Wilbert
Production Design
Sandra Fuhr
Costume Design
Züli Aladag
Writer
Marija Erceg
Writer
Jörg Tensing
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Elephant Heart
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Elephant Heart about?
Marko Stemper, 19 years old, comes from a disadvantaged background and works as a window cleaner. His father, an alcoholic, tyrannizes the whole family, so Marko's only joy in life is boxing. As he is the most promising talent in his club, Gerd Hermsbach, a local demimonde boss, offers him the opportunity to become a professional. Marko accepts, but has to pay a high price...
Who directed Elephant Heart?
Elephant Heart was directed by Züli Aladag.
Who stars in Elephant Heart?
The principal cast of Elephant Heart includes Daniel Brühl, Manfred Zapatka, Jochen Nickel, Angelika Bartsch, Erhan Emre.
When was Elephant Heart released and how long is it?
Elephant Heart was released in 2002 with a total runtime of Unknown.
Who composed the musical score for Elephant Heart?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Elephant Heart was composed by Eckart Gadow.