The Blue Elephant
2014 · 2h 31m · Not Rated
Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Directed by
Marwan Hamed
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The Blue Elephant
Overview
After a five-year hiatus, psychiatrist Yehia returns to work at Abbasiya Hospital. He’s assigned to evaluate a patient who turns out to be his old friend. As events unfold, Yehia uncovers dark secrets that challenge his understanding of reality.
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