Private Project

Nur Einya

Nur, a blind young woman who comes from a Religious French-Moroccan family, demands her independence, the eve of Sukkot. Since the mother's death, Nur has taken her place and helps to support the family.

Alice, her little sister pushing her out of the neighborhood and looking for a better life. Nur, must decide between her desire for freedom and femininity, and her family obligations. Will she succeed to break through the limits of life’s reality? .

  • Mriam BenGigi
    Director
  • Mriam BenGigi
    Writer
  • Mriam BenGigi & Sapir College
    Producer
  • Chen Amsalem
    Key Cast
    "Nur"
  • Albert Illouz
    Key Cast
    "Albert"
  • Oren Cohen
    Key Cast
    "Jacqui"
  • Meir Tamam
    Key Cast
    "Hmimou"
  • Rom Shoshan
    Key Cast
    "Alice"
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    נור עינייא
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    28 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    February 1, 2018
  • Country of Origin:
    Israel
  • Country of Filming:
    Israel
  • Language:
    Arabic, French, Hebrew
  • Shooting Format:
    HD
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes
Distribution Information
  • Mriam BenGigig & Sapir College
    Country: Israel
    Rights: All Rights
Director Biography - Mriam BenGigi

28 years old, born in Dominican Republic, Congo – Zaire formerly.
Grew up and educated at religious family in israel.
Nur Einya is her graduate film at Sapir College (B.F.A).

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Director Statement

The tension between faith and identity I carry as a woman, oriental, overweight, religious and passionate – preoccupied me quite a bit during my film studies.