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Elephant is a 2003 American psychological drama film written, directed and edited by Gus Van Sant. It takes place in Watt High School, in the suburbs of Portland, Oregon, and chronicles the events surrounding a school shooting, based in part on the 1999 Columbine High School massacre.
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Nov 14, 2003 · Elephant is a 2003 film that depicts a school shooting based on the Columbine massacre. It features long takes, minimal dialogue, and a minimalist soundtrack. See cast, crew, reviews, awards, and more.
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Nov 7, 2003 · Roger Ebert praises Gus Van Sant's "Elephant" for its bravery and radicalism in not providing any reasons or solutions for the school shooting tragedy. He argues that the film drains violence of energy and glamor, and challenges the media's role in glorifying the killers.
Oct 24, 2003 · Elias McConnell. Jordan Taylor. Watchlist. TRAILER. Watchlist. A variety of adolescents at a suburban high school drift through a seemingly uneventful day, until two students arrive with violent...
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Oct 24, 2023 · Released in U.S. theaters 20 years ago this week, “Elephant” chronicles one tragic day in an American high school from the viewpoint of several students, including the killers. With a more ...
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Elephant. An ordinary day at a typical American high school takes a sudden tragic turn into unspeakable violence. Winner of the Palme d'Or and Best Director prizes at the 2003 Cannes Film Festival. 758 IMDb 7.1 1 h 21 min 2003. X-Ray R. Suspense · Drama · Alienated · Cerebral. Available to rent or buy. Rent movie. HD $3.99 $3.59. Buy movie.
