Shaken by a recent breakup, 17-year-old Abel retreats to the mountains to hunt deer. Finding grace in the solitude of nature, but no solace to his pain, he returns home to unexpectedly find comfort in the arms of his aging father, as the two reconnect over their shared sense of loss. Year of production 2024 Length 15' CountryUSA/UK/Mexico Shooting FormatArri Alexa, 24p, original format 2.8K Aspect Ratio 2.39:1 Dialogue Spanish, English Directors Dekel Berenson and Paul Wesley Writer Dekel Berenson Production Able Film LLC, Two & Two Pictures, Rocha World Films Producers Lucan Toh, Lauro Rocha, Dekel Berenson, Paul Wesley, Andrew Carlberg, Babak Anvari, Shawn Christensen, Zane Kalnina Co-Producers Will McFadden, Jesse Steele Cinematographers Anna Franquesa Solano, Saulius Lukosevicius (L.A.C. ) Editors Krishna Sanchez, Adam Lemnah, Mario Andrew Fierro First Assistant Directors Mikhail Saburov, Jesse Steele Sound Mix Ryan Vaughan, Sean Oakley Sound Supervisor Hamed Hokamzadeh Production Assistants Blake Benson, Justin Lawrence Costume DesignSuzanne Barnes Casting Director Carla Hool Stunt Performers Cash Austin Lilley, Rich Daly III Colorist Ethan Schwartz Cast Joshua Rivera, Daniel Mora
Director’s Statement In 'Abel,' we delve into the journey of a father and son as they reconnect over their shared grief. The story charts the path of personal growth for our lead character, Abel, but also serves as a reflective allegory on the state and place of men, and masculine vulnerability, in our rapidly changing contemporary society. Dekel Berenson and Paul Wesley
