White Elephant

White Elephant

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

Directed by Pablo Trapero

Produced by Morena Films, Matanza Cine

2012105 min6.5 / 10

A contemplative drama about faith, purpose, and human connection set against the backdrop of charitable work in poverty-stricken Buenos Aires.

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.

Questions people ask

  • Is White Elephant sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.

  • Is White Elephant scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.

  • Does White Elephant end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 65% of films.

  • Is White Elephant violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Is White Elephant easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 60% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

56/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity89

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise40

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love45

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like White Elephant

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as White Elephant

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like White Elephant, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like White Elephant, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like White Elephant, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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