Ghost Elephants(2026)
“An epic search for a mythical giant.”
Overview
In Angola's mist-shrouded highlands, three KhoiSan master trackers embark on a spiritual quest to rediscover the legendary "ghost elephants" of Lisima, creatures presumed lost but remembered in ancestral trance, ritual, and memory.
Director
Werner Herzog
Studio
Sobey Road Entertainment
Cast
Werner Herzog
as Narrator (voice)
Steve Boyes
as Self
Kerllen Costa
as Self - Environmental Anthropologist
Xui
as Self
Xui Dawid
as Self
Kobus
as Self
Gary Trower
as Self - Anthropologist, San Culture Specialist
Jordana Meyer
as Self - Molecular Ecologist, Stanford University
Regedor Kaketche
as Self - King of the Nkangala
António Luhoke
as Self - Luchazi Hunter
Melissa Hawkins
as Self - Curator of Mammals, Smithsonian Institution
Mary Faith Flores
as Self - Molecular Technician, Smithsonian Institution
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2026
Runtime
1h 39m
Language
English
Rating
7.7 / 10
Production Companies
Sobey Road Entertainment • Skellig Rock • The Roots Production Service
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Ghost Elephants?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Ghost Elephants (2026).
What is Ghost Elephants about?▼
In Angola's mist-shrouded highlands, three KhoiSan master trackers embark on a spiritual quest to rediscover the legendary "ghost elephants" of Lisima, creatures presumed lost but remembered in ancestral trance, ritual, and memory.
Who directed Ghost Elephants?▼
Ghost Elephants was directed by Werner Herzog and released in 2026. It is a documentary film.
How long is Ghost Elephants?▼
Ghost Elephants has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).
Who stars in Ghost Elephants?▼
The cast of Ghost Elephants includes Werner Herzog as Narrator (voice), Steve Boyes as Self, Kerllen Costa as Self - Environmental Anthropologist, Xui as Self, Xui Dawid as Self and more.
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