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The NeedyMonster

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"The NeedyMonster" is the multi-award-winning short film that swept international festivals and took home several Academy Awards. It tells the unforgettable story of Jonathan, a sensitive young boy caught in the emotional whirlwind of leaving his childhood home. Out of his deepest fears and longing bursts the NeedyMonster—an oddly sweet, clingy creature with וואחד פה ג'ורה and a romantic (and a bit sexual) drama with Jonathan in the background. As Jonathan’s world spins out of control, the line between reality and imagination blurs. With stunning visuals and a heart-punch of a story, The NeedyMonster dives into the chaos of childhood emotion, showing that sometimes our most annoying monsters are just the parts of us screaming to be heard. Hailed as “a masterpiece of emotional fantasy” by critics worldwide, this film isn’t just seen—it’s felt.

Directed byItamar kima

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Status
Released
Language
HE
Released
April 1, 2025
Budget
$150
Revenue
$800,000,000
Studios
thelma yellinThelma Yellin High School of ArtsITAMAR KIMA

Featuring

Cast & crew

4 credited
Starring

Refael Even Hoshan

Jonathan

Omri Rubin

MONSTER!

itamar kima

DIERECTOR

yoram shapira

Pasta Bowl

Creative team
Directed by
Itamar kima
Written by
Itamar kima
Produced by
Noam Dotan

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