Abu Salie
אבו סאלי
Synopsis
Twenty years after shooting the film Souvenirs, Shahar lives in Amsterdam, raising two Dutch-Yemeni children, just like the grandchildren his late father had longed for. He runs the best falafel food truck in town, employing refugees from all over the world. His son Salie, is a 14-year-old adolescent with a sharp tongue and plenty of criticism. Embarrassed by Shahar’s market job, he wants his father to open a respectable restaurant. Shahar dreams of a restaurant too, but cares more about the refugees he would need to let go. The solution comes from Salie, who starts to grasp what truly matters in life.
Release History & Theatrical Window
Docaviv
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Halil Efrat
- Screenplay & Story
- Halil Efrat, Sharon Shamir, Shahar Cohen
- Original Score
- Shai Bachar
- Original Title
- אבו סאלי
- Country of Origin
- Israel
- Spoken Languages
- Hebrew
- Runtime
- 52m
- Production Studios
- Sirocco Productions, The New Fund for Cinema and TV
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Halil Efrat
Halil Efrat, Sharon Shamir, Shahar Cohen
Shai Bachar
Itay Vinograd
Halil Efrat
Sharon Shamir
Department Leadership Roster
Halil Efrat
Director
Itay Vinograd
Director of Photography
Sharon Shamir
Producer
Halil Efrat
Editor
Shai Bachar
Original Music Composer
Halil Efrat
Writer
Sharon Shamir
Writer
Shahar Cohen
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Abu Salie.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Abu Salie
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Abu Salie about?
Twenty years after shooting the film Souvenirs, Shahar lives in Amsterdam, raising two Dutch-Yemeni children, just like the grandchildren his late father had longed for. He runs the best falafel food truck in town, employing refugees from all over the world. His son Salie, is a 14-year-old adolescent with a sharp tongue and plenty of criticism. Embarrassed by Shahar’s market job, he wants his father to open a respectable restaurant. Shahar dreams of a restaurant too, but cares more about the refugees he would need to let go. The solution comes from Salie, who starts to grasp what truly matters in life.
Who directed Abu Salie?
Abu Salie was directed by Halil Efrat.
Who stars in Abu Salie?
The principal cast of Abu Salie includes Not specified.
When was Abu Salie released and how long is it?
Abu Salie was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 52m.
Who composed the musical score for Abu Salie?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Abu Salie was composed by Shai Bachar.