The Blue Elephant (2014)

The Blue Elephant (2014) poster

After a five-year hiatus, psychiatrist Yehia returns to work at Abbasiya Hospital. He’s assigned to evaluate a patient who turns out to be his old friend. As events unfold, Yehia uncovers dark secrets that challenge his understanding of reality.

Director: Marwan Hamed
Genre: Thriller, Drama, Mystery
Runtime: 151 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Hesham Nazih
Cinematography: Ahmad Al Morsy
Editing: Ahmed Hafez
Production: LightHouse Films, الشروق للإنتاج الإعلامي, Albatross Production Company
Country: Egypt
Language: العربية
Budget: $4M
Original Language: ar

Themes

Mental Health and Inner Struggle, Confronting Anxiety and Fear, Twisted Psychological Thriller

Keywords

egypt, based on novel or book, psychological thriller, psychiatrist, mental illness, hidden past, hallucinations

Trailer

The Blue Elephant Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Blue Elephant about?
After a five-year hiatus, psychiatrist Yehia returns to work at Abbasiya Hospital. He’s assigned to evaluate a patient who turns out to be his old friend. As events unfold, Yehia uncovers dark secrets that challenge his understanding of reality.
Who directed The Blue Elephant?
The Blue Elephant was directed by Marwan Hamed.
Who stars in The Blue Elephant?
The Blue Elephant stars Karim Abdel Aziz, Khaled El Sawy, Nelly Karim, Lebleba, Sherine Reda, Dareen Haddad.
How long is The Blue Elephant?
The Blue Elephant has a runtime of 2h 31m (151 minutes).
What genre is The Blue Elephant?
The Blue Elephant is a Thriller, Drama, Mystery film.
What is the budget of The Blue Elephant?
The Blue Elephant had a budget of $4M.
Where was The Blue Elephant produced?
The Blue Elephant was produced in Egypt.
What are the themes of The Blue Elephant?
The themes of The Blue Elephant include: Mental Health and Inner Struggle, Confronting Anxiety and Fear, Twisted Psychological Thriller.