The Red Elephant (2009)

Magdalena is a young girl who lives in a brothel in the heart of Bogota-Colombia. On the night of her 15th birthday she gets her first client; 77 year-old Eduardo has paid to see her sleep naked. She is supposed to take a sleeping potion and sleep through his presence but, forgetting this task, she pretends to be asleep. Over the course of several visits, Magdalena begins to fall in love with Eduardo, never having opened her eyes to see him. As she realizes her mistake, Eduardo teaches her something that will help her cope and become the woman that she has always wanted to be.

Director: Ana Maria Hermida
Genre: Romance, Fantasy, Drama
Runtime: 27 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Production: iAMredHam
Country: Colombia
Language: Español
Original Language: es

Themes

Mental Struggles and the Power of Love, Arranged Marriage and Struggle for Harmony, Unexpected Love in Arranged Marriage, Moving Relationship Stories, Immortal Love Across Centuries

Keywords

love

Trailer

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More Films by Director: Ana Maria Hermida
More Films in Genre: Romance, Fantasy, Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Red Elephant about?
Magdalena is a young girl who lives in a brothel in the heart of Bogota-Colombia. On the night of her 15th birthday she gets her first client; 77 year-old Eduardo has paid to see her sleep naked. She is supposed to take a sleeping potion and sleep through his presence but, forgetting this task, she pretends to be asleep. Over the course of several visits, Magdalena begins to fall in love with Eduardo, never having opened her eyes to see him. As she realizes her mistake, Eduardo teaches her something that will help her cope and become the woman that she has always wanted to be.
Who directed The Red Elephant?
The Red Elephant was directed by Ana Maria Hermida.
Who stars in The Red Elephant?
The Red Elephant stars Luis Fernando Orozco, Yadira Sánchez, Andrea Noceti, Vlamyr Vizcaya, Natalia Reyes.
How long is The Red Elephant?
The Red Elephant has a runtime of 27m (27 minutes).
What genre is The Red Elephant?
The Red Elephant is a Romance, Fantasy, Drama film.
Where was The Red Elephant produced?
The Red Elephant was produced in Colombia.
What are the themes of The Red Elephant?
The themes of The Red Elephant include: Mental Struggles and the Power of Love, Arranged Marriage and Struggle for Harmony, Unexpected Love in Arranged Marriage, Moving Relationship Stories, Immortal Love Across Centuries.