Project Detail

Elephant Families

The Elephant & Castle among the towers
Diana from la Bodeguita in the 90s
Inside the old shopping centre

Synopsis

A wave of regeneration is hitting London’s working-class neighbourhoods. South of the river, the demolition of Elephant & Castle’s shopping centre has uprooted the community who made it their own. As they navigate an uncertain future, they carry with them the legacy of a place that once felt like home.
Official Selection BFI London Film Festival 2025 - Short Film Competition - World premiere

Details

Year
2025
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
15 min
Format
Digital
Director
Elena Escalante
Producer
Elena Escalante
Executive Producer
Eduardo Escalante, Elena de Hoyo, Antonio Escalante, Charo Blasco
Editor
Elena Escalante, Cristina Ballesteros
Director of Photography
Elena Escalante, Nelisa Alcalde, Maurice Banerjee Palmer
Sound
Pablo Cela Bustamante, Evan Lawday
Composer
Malphino

Production Status

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