Where was Elephant filmed?
2004 film, directed by Gus Van Sant.
- Portland
The story is set in Oregon, about 150 miles (242 km) from where it was filmed.
Where it’s set vs. where it was filmed
- Set in
- Oregon
- Filmed in
- Portland
- Distance
- About 150 miles (242 km) between Oregon and the nearest filming location.
About Elephant
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- Released
- 2004
- Director
- Gus Van Sant
- Cast
- John RobinsonTimothy BottomsAlex FrostMatt MalloyElias McConnell
- Genre
- TeenDramaThrillerIndependentLgbtq-related
- Awards
- Palme d'Or; Cannes Best Director Award
The story
On April 20, 1999, an ordinary day at a high school in Portland, Oregon, is shown through the perspective of several students.
Their motives are vague and inconclusive, with several scenes showing them being bullied and exposed to violent media.
Realizing what is about to happen, John tries to warn students and teachers outside, then goes looking for his father after finding his car outside the school.
Famous lines from Elephant
Could you name the film from one of these? Famous lines turn up in the daily game.
Ogden Nash, Poem: À Bas Ben Adhem.Elephant
John Donne, The Progress of the Soul, l. 381.Elephant
A crowd of blind people evaluate an elephant.Translation
Marianne Moore, "Elephants," from Nevertheless.Elephant
Alistair Cooke, Letter from America, 24 March 1968.Elephant
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