White Elephant
“An amusing and well-founded semi-documentary about the resistance of the black continent to imperialistic technocrats”
Synopsis
This film was made entirely in Ghana and consists of documentary scenes and a fictitious story about a British engineer who wants to import microchips to Africa. But the reaction of the blacks to his plans to build a fully automatic plastic furniture factory surprises him. His faith in technocracy stands opposed to what they know about the environment. When the conflict has reached its climax, a spell is cast upon him... finally, he gives up... but his attitude toward Africa has changed for the better.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Werner Grusch
- Screenplay & Story
- Werner Grusch, Ashley Pharoah
- Original Score
- Georg Friedrich Händel
- Original Title
- White Elephant
- Country of Origin
- Ghana, Austria, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Worldoc Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Werner Grusch
Werner Grusch, Ashley Pharoah
Georg Friedrich Händel
Tom Hurwitz
Tom Hurwitz
Department Leadership Roster
Werner Grusch
Director
Werner Grusch
Writer
Tom Hurwitz
Director of Photography
Tom Hurwitz
Editor
Ashley Pharoah
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for White Elephant.
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Frequently Asked Questions About White Elephant
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is White Elephant about?
This film was made entirely in Ghana and consists of documentary scenes and a fictitious story about a British engineer who wants to import microchips to Africa. But the reaction of the blacks to his plans to build a fully automatic plastic furniture factory surprises him. His faith in technocracy stands opposed to what they know about the environment. When the conflict has reached its climax, a spell is cast upon him... finally, he gives up... but his attitude toward Africa has changed for the better.
Who directed White Elephant?
White Elephant was directed by Werner Grusch.
Who stars in White Elephant?
The principal cast of White Elephant includes Peter Firth, Nana Seowg, Abi Adatsi, Kwabena Holm, Owusu Akyeaw.
When was White Elephant released and how long is it?
White Elephant was released in 1984 with a total runtime of Unknown.
Who composed the musical score for White Elephant?
The original motion picture soundtrack for White Elephant was composed by Georg Friedrich Händel.