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Set in late 19th-century London, the film tells the story of Joseph Merrick—referred to in the film as John Merrick—a severely deformed man whose dignity and humanity gradually emerge from behind the cruelty and spectacle of Victorian society. 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Surrounding him are a series of monochrome stills from the film—glimpses of hospital interiors, stage life, society figures, and emotional confrontations—which frame the story as both personal tragedy and human drama. Across the upper section, bold orange Japanese text announces the film’s emotional gravity, while the title \u003cstrong data-start=\"2094\" data-end=\"2109\"\u003e「エレファント・マン」\u003c\/strong\u003e is brushed dramatically in vivid orange-red across the bottom. 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