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Ellektra 2004

★ 4.05 votes103 min📅 2004-10-05

In Rudolf Mestdagh's darkly atmospheric drama *Ellektra* (2004), a woman named Sam discovers an unconventional path to healing when she stumbles upon a digital lifeline that transforms her existence.

Director: Rudolf Mestdagh

Cast

Matthias Schoenaerts
Matthias Schoenaerts
DJ Cosmonaut X
Julien Schoenaerts
Julien Schoenaerts
Waiter
Herwig Ilegems
Herwig Ilegems
Psylo
Eric Kloeck
Barbara Sarafian
Barbara Sarafian
Catherine Kools
Catherine Kools
Ellen aka Ellektra
Axelle Red
Axelle Red
Anna
Manou Kersting
Manou Kersting
Cabron

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ellektra (2004) about?

*Ellektra* follows Sam, a woman trapped in a cycle of addiction, who stumbles upon Ellen, a teenage girl who connects people in crisis through SMS. As Sam engages with this underground network, she finds a new purpose and a path to healing, challenging her perceptions of comfort and solace.

Who directed Ellektra?

Rudolf Mestdagh directed *Ellektra*, bringing a moody, atmospheric style to this unconventional crime-drama.

Who stars in Ellektra?

The film features Matthias Schoenaerts, Julien Schoenaerts, Barbara Sarafian, Herwig Ilegems, and Catherine Kools in key roles.

Is Ellektra (2004) worth watching?

*Ellektra* is a bold, atmospheric drama that blends crime and introspection, offering a fresh take on redemption. While it may not be a mainstream hit, its unique premise and strong performances make it a compelling watch for fans of offbeat character studies.

How long is Ellektra?

The film has a runtime of 103 minutes.

About Ellektra (2004) — A Haunting Digital Redemption Story You Won't Forget

In Rudolf Mestdagh's darkly atmospheric drama *Ellektra* (2004), a woman named Sam discovers an unconventional path to healing when she stumbles upon a digital lifeline that transforms her existence. Tired of the numbing embrace of drugs, she finds unexpected solace in a mysterious 16-year-old girl named Ellen, who orchestrates connections between strangers in distress via text message—each exchange weaving a thread of hope into lives marred by misfortune. This isn't just a story about escape; it's a haunting meditation on redemption, the fleeting nature of comfort, and the quiet power of human connection in the digital age.

Mestdagh crafts a moody, introspective film that lingers in the corners of urban alienation, where loneliness and serendipity intertwine. With a cast led by Matthias Schoenaerts and Barbara Sarafian, *Ellektra* (2004) lingers as a genre-blending crime-drama, where personal demons are exorcised not through grand gestures, but through the smallest, most unexpected acts of kindness.