The Execution of an Elephant
2000, German. Directed by Alexander Kluge.
An essay from Edison's famous 1903 short film recording the execution by electricity of a tame elephant from Coney Island's Forepaugh Circus.
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- German
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- Released
- 1 January 2000
- Original title
- Hinrichtung eines Elefanten
- Country
- Germany
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The Execution of an Elephant isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 January 2000. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
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If you liked The Execution of an Elephant, try The Amazing Digital Circus: The Last Act, Mickey's Elephant, Elmer Elephant.
Who directed The Execution of an Elephant?
The Execution of an Elephant (2000) was directed by Alexander Kluge.