Ellektra
| Ellektra | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Rudolf Mestdagh |
| Written by | Daniel Lambo Rudolf Mestdagh |
| Produced by | Rudolf Mestdagh |
| Starring | Axelle Red Matthias Schoenaerts |
| Cinematography | Danny Elsen |
| Edited by | Jan Hameeuw |
| Music by | Brian Clifton |
Production companies | Canal Plus Flanders Cosmokino Schmidtz Katze Filmkollektiv Eurimages Mitteldeutsche Medienförderung (MDM) |
| Distributed by | Kinepolis Film Distribution |
Release date |
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Running time | 103 minutes |
| Countries | Belgium Germany Netherlands France |
| Languages | French English Dutch |
| Budget | €1,500,000 |
Ellektra is a 2004 Belgian thriller drama film directed by Rudolf Mestdagh starring Axelle Red and Matthias Schoenaerts.[1][2][3]
Plot
Following a tragic accident, a number of people lose their principal gift. A DJ loses his hearing, a perfume maker loses his sense of smell, a pianist loses her fingers... Hiding behind the mysterious name eLLektra, a young girl brings those people together through SMS and offers them comfort for their loss.
Cast
- Axelle Red ... Anna
- Matthias Schoenaerts ... DJ Cosmonaut X
- Catherine Kools ... Ellen aka Ellektra
- Gert Portael ... Sam
- Julien Schoenaerts ... Waiter
- Ellen Ten Damme ... Ellen
- Marie Bos ... Cynthia
- Manou Kersting ... Cabron
- Lucas Van Ammel ... Ludovic
- Han Kerckhoffs ... Harry
Awards and nominations
| Year | Association | Category | Recipient | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Avanca Film Festival | Special Mention - Feature Film | Rudolf Mestdagh | Won |
| Bogotá Film Festival | Golden Precolumbian Circle for Best Film | Rudolf Mestdagh | Nominated | |
| 2006 | B-Movie Film Festival | B-Movie Award for Best Foreign Film | Rudolf Mestdagh | Won |
| B-Movie Award for Best Supporting Actress | Axelle Red | Won | ||
| BendFilm Festival | Jury Prize for Best Editing | Jan Hameeuw | Won | |
| Cyprus International Film Festival | Best Cinematography | Danny Elsen | Won | |
| Best Production Design | Gert Stas | Won | ||
| Worldfest Houston | Silver Award | Rudolf Mestdagh | Won | |
| Syracuse Filmfest | Best Editing | Jan Hameeuw | Won | |
| Southampton International Film Festival, UK | Best Film | Rudolf Mestdagh | Won | |
| Best European Film | Rudolf Mestdagh | Won |
References
- ^ "Ellektra - Films". Flanders Image.
- ^ "Ellektra". rudolfmestdagh.com.
- ^ "Ellektra - Distributor's Trailer". YouTube. 22 August 2007.
External links
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