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The Soldier and the Elephant

1978Movie1 h 19 min

Drama
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9

A melancholic, nostalgic war movie about history.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

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Story

Soldier Armenak is given an extraordinary task: to transport an elephant from Germany to the Yerevan Zoo.

Feels like

  • Soviet Cinema
  • World War II
  • Unlikely Friendship
  • Melancholic Comedy
  • Historical Setting
  • Emotional Journey
  • Gentle Humor
  • Touching Story
  • Nostalgic Atmosphere

Cast

9 of 9

Crew

Directed by
Dmitri Kesayants
Written by
Dmitri Kesayants, Eduard Akopov
Produced by
M. Piloyan, G. Vartanyan, Galina Sedova
Music by
Yuri Arutyunyan

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Facts

March 11, 1978 · 1 h 19 min · War, Drama, Comedy

Released
March 11, 1978
Runtime
1 h 19 min
Genres
War, Drama, Comedy
Original language
Russian
Also spoken
Armenian
Made in
Russia

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is The Soldier and the Elephant worth watching?"

Questions about The Soldier and the Elephant

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Soldier and the Elephant worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 6.9).

Is The Soldier and the Elephant okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will The Soldier and the Elephant make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Is The Soldier and the Elephant plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and pathos (6 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Soldier and the Elephant in English?

RussianArmenian

No, it was made in Russian, with some Armenian.