Elephant Heart (2002)

Elephant Heart (2002) poster

Marko Stemper, 19 years old, comes from a disadvantaged background and works as a window cleaner. His father, an alcoholic, tyrannizes the whole family, so Marko's only joy in life is boxing. As he is the most promising talent in his club, Gerd Hermsbach, a local demimonde boss, offers him the opportunity to become a professional. Marko accepts, but has to pay a high price...

Director: Züli Aladag
Genre: Drama
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Eckart Gadow
Cinematography: Judith Kaufmann
Editing: Andreas Wodraschke
Production: Cameo Film- und Fernsehproduktion, WDR, Filmstiftung Nordrhein-Westfalen
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de

Themes

Olympic Spirit and Sports, Boxing and Fighting Stories

Keywords

sports, boxing

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Elephant Heart about?
Marko Stemper, 19 years old, comes from a disadvantaged background and works as a window cleaner. His father, an alcoholic, tyrannizes the whole family, so Marko's only joy in life is boxing. As he is the most promising talent in his club, Gerd Hermsbach, a local demimonde boss, offers him the opportunity to become a professional. Marko accepts, but has to pay a high price...
Who directed Elephant Heart?
Elephant Heart was directed by Züli Aladag.
Who stars in Elephant Heart?
Elephant Heart stars Daniel Brühl, Manfred Zapatka, Jochen Nickel, Angelika Bartsch, Erhan Emre, Thierry van Werveke.
What genre is Elephant Heart?
Elephant Heart is a Drama film.
Where was Elephant Heart produced?
Elephant Heart was produced in Germany.
What are the themes of Elephant Heart?
The themes of Elephant Heart include: Olympic Spirit and Sports, Boxing and Fighting Stories.