Gabriel
Synopsis
Gabriel, an imaginative six-year-old, has developed a close relationship with the ants he's keeping in his ant farm. When one of them stops moving, he asks his mother questions about love, life and death for the first time. After listening closely to his mom’s distracted response, Gabriel's unique interpretation leads him to go to great lengths in caring for the soul of his ant, making sure it gets into heaven. Eager to witness the deceased ant's passage, Gabriel embarks on a self-appointed quest and is rewarded.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Palm Springs International Short Film Festival 2004 – Exact date unknown, but festival ran August 31 - September 6, 2004
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Cherie Knott
- Screenplay & Story
- Janine Burchett
- Original Score
- Christopher O'Young
- Original Title
- Gabriel
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 10m
- Production Studios
- Easy Tiger Films, New South Wales Film & Television Office
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cherie Knott
Janine Burchett
Christopher O'Young
Steve Arnold, Adrian Reinhardt
Bridget Lyon
Janine Burchett
Department Leadership Roster
Steve Arnold
Director of Photography
Bridget Lyon
Editor
Cherie Knott
Director
Janine Burchett
Writer
Christopher O'Young
Original Music Composer
Janine Burchett
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Gabriel.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gabriel
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What is Gabriel about?
Gabriel, an imaginative six-year-old, has developed a close relationship with the ants he's keeping in his ant farm. When one of them stops moving, he asks his mother questions about love, life and death for the first time. After listening closely to his mom’s distracted response, Gabriel's unique interpretation leads him to go to great lengths in caring for the soul of his ant, making sure it gets into heaven. Eager to witness the deceased ant's passage, Gabriel embarks on a self-appointed quest and is rewarded.
Who directed Gabriel?
Gabriel was directed by Cherie Knott.
Who stars in Gabriel?
The principal cast of Gabriel includes Janine Burchett, Felix Dean.
When was Gabriel released and how long is it?
Gabriel was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 10m.
Who composed the musical score for Gabriel?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Gabriel was composed by Christopher O'Young.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Gabriel?
Gabriel holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.).