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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.

Assaf, a high school student working for the school newspaper, finds himself drawn into a secret romance with Gilad, a classmate who offers to help with a project in exchange for more than just a favor. As their relationship intensifies, Assaf’s long-standing friendship with Sagi, his newspaper partner, is put to the test. Caught between new love and old loyalty, Assaf must navigate the fallout of his choices as both his romance and friendship hang in the balance.