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Elephant Heart (2002) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 2002 · 95 mins · German
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- Directed by
- Züli Aladag
- Starring
- Daniel Brühl, Sebastian Schipper, Manfred Zapatka, Jochen Nickel, Jana Thies, Christian Tasche
Marko Stemper, 19, lives in poverty and cleans windows to get by. His alcoholic father dominates the household, leaving boxing as Marko’s sole refuge. Recognized as the club’s top prospect, he is approached by Gerd Hermsbach, a local crime boss who offers a path to a professional career. Marko takes the deal, but the bargain exacts a great cost.
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