Abulele

Director(s): Jonathan Geva
Country: Israel
Language: Hebrew w/ English subtitles
Live Action | 2015 | 96 min
Genre: Action, Fantasy, Historical
Recommended for ages 8+ (Parental Guidance: Ages 8+ (suspense, life-threatening situations, death of family member) )

Rhode Island Premiere

Ancient legends warn children about the Abulele—enormous, furry, and sometimes dangerous monsters who are visible only to those children who need a friend. In this heartfelt family film, Adam, a young boy grieving the loss of his brother, discovers an Abulele living in his building. After sharing a soda (or two), they become close friends. Problems arise when an Israeli Special Force unit arrives to capture the spotted Abulele. Adam, realizing that it is humans who behave like monsters, risks everything to help save his friendly giant.

Awards
Boston Jewish Film Festival Audience Award “Best Narrative Feature” 2016
KINOdiseea Children’s Film Festival (Hungary) “Best Feature Award” 2016

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