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Tuesday, January 14 at 7:30pm Miami Beach JCC

Israel | 90 minutes | 2024

Neither By Day Nor By Night

Southeast US Premiere

In the heart of Bnei Brak, Israel, Shmuel and his family navigate life as a French Sephardic Jewish family amid a predominantly Ashkenazi Jewish community. Mastering the intricacies of their social environment, they maintain their place with grace. Shmuel’s son, Rafael, a recent bar mitzvah and standout Talmud student, excels in his class and appears to be the top candidate for the youth-age yeshiva exams. However, Rafael’s dreams are dashed when he learns that his family's Sephardic heritage will likely bar him from the most prestigious academic institutions. Fueled by righteous indignation, Shmuel confronts the headmaster, Rabbi Shimon, to challenge this injustice. When a tragic accident disrupts their lives, Shmuel finds himself grappling with the fine line between aiding and complicating the situation. Neither By Day Nor by Night offers a meticulously crafted exploration of a unique community, delving into the delicate balance between being an insider and an outsider in Sephardic life.

Director's Bio

Directed by Phinehas Veuillet

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Phinehas Veuillet is an Israeli filmmaker and screenwriter, born to a family that immigrated to Israel in the 1980s as the eldest of eight children. He studied filmmaking and screenwriting at the Camera Obscura School of Art and holds a bachelor's degree in art history from Tel Aviv University. With a background in religious studies and a formative period in Paris exploring art, he has also worked as a rehabilitation guide and product designer for the Anouch Association.

Cast and Credits

Director

Phinehas Veuillet

Screenwriter

Phinehas Veuillet, Aharon Israel

Cinematographer

Ziv Berkovitch

Editor

Evelyn Shafir, Haim Tabakman

Cast

Eli Menashe, Adam Hatuka Peled, Maayan Amrani

Film Info

Year

2024

Country

Israel

Run-time

90 minutes

Language

Hebrew with English subtitles
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