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A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 79.5 / 100
2003·Crime / Drama / Thriller·1h 21m

ELEPHANT

“An ordinary high school day. Except that it's not.”

Several ordinary high school students go through their daily routine as two others prepare for something more malevolent.

Above the Line
Gus Van Sant·DirectorGus Van Sant·ScreenplayHarris Savides·Director of PhotographyConcha Solano·Sound AssistantGus Van Sant·Editor
Cast
Alex Frost·AlexEric Deulen·EricJohn Robinson·John McFarlandElias McConnell·EliasJordan Taylor·JordanCarrie Finklea·CarrieNicole George·NicoleBrittany Mountain·BrittanyAlicia Miles·AcadiaKristen Hicks·Michelle
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 1
Gus Van Sant·Director
Writing· 1
Gus Van Sant·Screenplay
Camera· 6
Harris Savides·Director of PhotographyBruce Lawson·Key GripScott Patrick Green·Still PhotographerBrian C. Lawson·Dolly GripChristopher Blauvelt·First Assistant CameraHector Rodriguez·Second Assistant Camera
Editing· 3
Gus Van Sant·EditorKiersten Harter·First Assistant EditorMato·Color Timer
Sound & Music· 4
Concha Solano·Sound AssistantDavid A. Cohen·Dialogue EditorNeil Riha·Boom OperatorTanya Smith·Sound Assistant
Art & Design· 5
Benjamin Hayden·Art DirectionSean Fong·PropsMarsha Barlett·CostumerRobert Melchior·LeadmanLeslie Gilbertson·Costumer
Production· 5
Dany Wolf·ProducerBill Robinson·Executive ProducerDiane Keaton·Executive ProducerSally Gates·Extras CastingStephen Finders·Location Assistant
Other Departments· 5
Stephen MacDougall·LoaderMarychris Mass·Wardrobe SupervisorSteve Pape·ElectricianGreg Spence·Post Production SupervisorSteve Purcell·Electrician
By the Numbers
79.5
OF 100
Master Score
7.1
OF 10
IMDb
74%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$10M
ROI 233%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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#808080
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Mood
Gentle, Natural
Composition
Centered
Era
2020s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The image shows a baby elephant standing between the legs of a larger elephant. The baby elephant is gray and has its trunk curled down. The larger elephant is ”

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Key Elements
ElephantBaby Elephant
Atmosphere
Warm
Color Mood
Neutral
Setting
Rural
Design Score
7/10
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