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The Blue Elephant

  • 2014
  • Not Rated
  • 2h 50m
IMDb RATING
8.0/10
31K
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The Blue Elephant (2014)
The story of Dr. Yehia, a psychotherapist at Al Abbasia hospital. He works in the department treating the criminally insane, only to find his best friend to be one of the patients. Trying to help his friend he finds himself going down the rabbit hole.
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While trying to help an inmate at the mental hospital, a psychotherapist unravels mysteries he never thought existed.While trying to help an inmate at the mental hospital, a psychotherapist unravels mysteries he never thought existed.While trying to help an inmate at the mental hospital, a psychotherapist unravels mysteries he never thought existed.

  • Director
    • Marwan Hamed
  • Writer
    • Ahmed Mourad
  • Stars
    • Karim Abdel Aziz
    • Khaled El-Sawi
    • Nelly Karim
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.0/10
    31K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Marwan Hamed
    • Writer
      • Ahmed Mourad
    • Stars
      • Karim Abdel Aziz
      • Khaled El-Sawi
      • Nelly Karim
    • 76User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins total

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    Karim Abdel Aziz
    Karim Abdel Aziz
    • Dr. Yehia Rashed
    Khaled El-Sawi
    Khaled El-Sawi
    • Sherif Al Kordy
    • (as Khaled El Sawy)
    • …
    Nelly Karim
    Nelly Karim
    • Lobna
    Mohamed Mamdouh
    Mohamed Mamdouh
    • Dr. Sameh
    • (as Muhammad Mamdooh)
    Lebleba
    Lebleba
    • Dr. Safaa
    Shereen Reda
    Shereen Reda
    • Deega
    • (as Sherin Reda)
    Dareen Haddad
    Dareen Haddad
    • Maya
    Gamil Barsoom
    • Sayyed
    • (as Gamil Barsoum)
    Muhammad Abu Al Wafa
    • Mohsin
    Firas Saayed
    • Awni
    • (as Feras Said)
    Mohamed Shahin
    • Shaker
    Sahar Abdulhameed
    • Mervat
    Yasser Ali Maher
    • Dr. Kilany
    Mohamed Abdel Azim
    • Taxi Driver
    Galal El Ashari
    Sherif El Khayam
    Ashraf El-Ghannam
    • Nurse
    • (as Ashraf Al Ghannam)
    Yasine Fathi
    • Director
      • Marwan Hamed
    • Writer
      • Ahmed Mourad
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews76

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    10moh_94

    the best movie in Egypt in the last 4 years

    i really loved the movie i have read the novel about 2 years ago and i was waiting for the movie to come up i thought i am gonna get disappointed from the movie because this type of movie never been done in Egypt and the crew is young but there was one insuring thing that Ahmed mourad whose gonna write the movie it was excellent really enjoyed the movie and the length of the movie is perfect its filled with thriller and makes you think what is gonna to happened next takes your attention you wanna listen to every word so focused in it really it gives example to producers that good script and good stories always succeed. the best movie in the last 4years in Egypt.
    9iAyman

    The movie the novel deserves

    After reading the book for many times and watching the trailers for dozens of times, finally watched the much anticipated movie at the theater.

    The movie is a masterpiece that's not only as amazing as the novel, but also completes and answers a lot of mystic questions in the mind of the readers.

    The cast were amazing, they literally did it the way you visualize it in your mind while reading novel.

    The music was great and well implemented, specially at the dream part.

    Cinematography was the first time to see in an Arabic movie, though it's well known since movies like 300 and Sherlock Holmes.

    A lot of people are wondering does the movie really deserve this score on IMDb, the answer is, compared to our Arabic movies, YES it deserves a 12, although for on international basis, the movie could be 7.5

    At last, whether you read the book or not, you will get what your are bargaining for.
    8atlastu2

    Well Done

    This type of genre is nothing new In American movies but In the Egyptian cinema it's quite a surprise. The beginning of the film Is something seen in many films about someone accused of murder and being checked by a psychiatrist. The ironic thing is that the doctor whose job is to treat the mentally insane is messed up just as much as his patients. and even though this doctor seems to destroy everything he touches,you still feel that there is hope left In him. What happens after that is very hard to explain, it can only be seen . and that's what's special about this film,it's visually entertaining . The story ending might be strange and you might have many questions unanswered. but good films usually leave you wondering like that. Very good cast and amazing direction. And as was said in the film there's a fine line between what's real and what's not and what makes you want to cross that line Is curiosity. Egyptian cinema Is back to life with this film.
    8abanobmorad

    Whether you read the novel or not, Go watch it, you'll be proud !

    Al-Feel Al-Azraq, I've not been so attracted by an Arabic movie that much (That I actually went to see it on the big screen) in ages ! And I didn't regret it ! :D Where to start ! Great scenario, not one unnecessary line. Karim Abdel Aziz at the highest peak of his career, Khaled El Sawy with a literally LEGENDARY performance ! Soundtrack, montage, editing, effects, CGI, filming, directing...all are so professional, so PERFECT...that you'll enjoy every scene so much that you won't want it to end, because the picture is SO beautiful ! Even if nothing important is going on during the scene, and trust me, there's something important going on in every scene, the movie is very intense, very highly detailed ! Story line will keep consuming all your attention till the very end. About the ending, it won't match with every taste (biggest weak point in the movie.) That's why I gave it a 9/10. But hell, I'm so proud that this project is 100%ly Egyptian ! Restored the hope. :)

    I really missed that kinda Shutter-Island feeling ! Go watch it !
    7oazab

    achievement in Egyptian standards but not on the others

    first of all , there has been rumors that the movie has been copied from the tattooist , yes but not all of it ... this the best Egyptian film in the last decade ....but there are many flaws ...the visuals has also flaws ....this is the best performance ever done by Kareem abdelaziz ...Khaled elsawy was ordinary as well as Nelly Kareem ...the first act was slowly paced and wasn't even necessary , the second act was somehow good ..the third act is unbelievable and stunning ....the story has some of the Egyptian melodrama in the first act .. the movie is not complex as people may assume ..even the third act wasn't that much complex ...this movie needs support but also need criticism in order to reach for more improvement ...the movie is not in the Oscar level so it didn't deserve an Oscar nomination for best foreign film ...by the end we need to celebrate this film for its amazing story telling , visual effects , cinematography and directing which we have not seen in decades.

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      The writer Ahmed Mourad changed the movie's ending from his original novel.
    • Goofs
      In the café, Yehia and Lobna order two espressos, tea and cheesecake. The order is served in less than 5 seconds which is impossible.
    • Quotes

      Yehia Rashed: And the difference between fact and fiction will always be a door called "Curiosity".

    • Connections
      Followed by The Blue Elephant 2 (2019)

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 28, 2014 (Egypt)
    • Country of origin
      • Egypt
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
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    • Language
      • Arabic
    • Also known as
      • Голубой слонёнок
    • Filming locations
      • Cairo, Egypt
    • Production companies
      • Al Shorouk for Media Productions
      • Albatross Production Company
      • Lighthouse Films
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    • Budget
      • $3,500,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $695,436
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      • 2h 50m(170 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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