The Blue Elephant (2014)
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
Release Date: July 28, 2014
Cast
- Karim Abdel Aziz - د. يحيى راشد إبراهيم
- Khaled El Sawy - د. شريف ماهر الكردي/نائل/المأمون
- Nelly Karim - لبنى ماهر الكردي
- Lebleba - د. صفاء
- Sherine Reda - ديجا
- Dareen Haddad - مايا
- Mohamed Mamdouh - سامح زيدان
- Mohamed Shaheen - شاكر
- Gamil Barsoum - سيد الترزي
- Yasser Ali Maher - د.كيلانى
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
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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.