I dream of dying for them, help me to live for them.
While working alongside his long-time friend and colleague in building a hospital for the residents of a Buenos Aries shantytown, a troubled priest finds solace in a young, atheist social worker.
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The film's tagline is: "I dream of dying for them, help me to live for them."
The original title is "Elefante blanco" (ES).
The runtime is 105 minutes (1h 45m).
It was a co-production between: Spain, Argentina, France.
The film was directed by Pablo Trapero.
The screenplay was written by Pablo Trapero and Alejandro Fadel.
The score was composed by Michael Nyman.
Cinematography was handled by Guillermo Nieto.
The film features a large ensemble cast of over 54 credited actors.
This title is listed on IMDb as tt2132324.
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Good
122 votes
Elefante blanco
Released
NR
Français, Español
Spain, Argentina, France
