# Ghost Elephants (2026)

> Werner Herzog pursues an elusive herd of elephants through Angola, turning wildlife observation into a haunting meditation on mystery, conservation, and human longing.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/7425427

## Facts

- Runtime: 99 min
- Genres: Documentary
- Director: Werner Herzog
- Cast: Werner Herzog, Steve Boyes, Kerllen Costa, Xui, Xui Dawid, Kobus, Gary Trower, Jordana Meyer
- TMDB rating: 7.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt35237771/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: meditative, eerie, philosophical, reflective evening, nature film night

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