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The NeedyMonster

The NeedyMonster
2025•All•Horror•Action•Science Fiction

"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.

Itamar kima · Director

Itamar kima · Writer

StatusReleased
LanguageHE
Release DateApr 1, 2025
Budget$150
Revenue$800,000,000

Actors

Refael Even Hoshan

Jonathan

Omri Rubin

MONSTER!

itamar kima

DIERECTOR

yoram shapira

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