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White Elephant

White Elephant

I dream of dying for them, help me to live for them.

20126.51h 45m

Overview

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.

Directed by Pablo Trapero
Written by Pablo Trapero, Alejandro Fadel, Martín Mauregui
Produced by Juan Gordon, Juan Vera, Juan Pablo Galli
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Top Cast

Ricardo Darín

Ricardo Darín

Julián

Jérémie Renier

Jérémie Renier

Nicolás

Martina Gusmán

Martina Gusmán

Luciana

Federico Barga

Federico Barga

Monito

Walter Jakob

Walter Jakob

Lisandro

Mauricio Minetti

Mauricio Minetti

Cruz

R

Raul Ramos

Obispo

P

Pablo Gatti

Sandoval

T

Tatiana Giménez

Tati

Susana Varela

Susana Varela

Carmelita

Themes & Keywords

cine argentino

About White Elephant

White Elephant is a drama film released in 2012 exploring themes of cine argentino. Directed by Pablo Trapero, it stars Ricardo Darín, Jérémie Renier, Martina Gusmán. 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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