ELEPHANT (2003)

Elephant is a troubling, yet extraordinary story that depicts several parallel storylines in an Oregon High School that represents the calm before the storm.  These parallel plots symbolize different social groups, beliefs, values, and notions that leading to a domino effect towards the disturbing ending of the film.  These plots are carefully directed and meticulously placed together in order for the audience to shape their own perspective on the horrifying deeds of a few high school students.  In the end, Elephant offers an excellent cinematic experience that coerces the audience to cognitively participate in order to receive the full cinematic experience.

DIRECTED BY

Gus Van Sant

COUNTRY

USA

REVIEWED
5/9/2004
GRADE


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