Private Project

Seven Jewish Children

Seven families, seven daughters, seven key moments in history. This film traces the Jewish journey from Russia in 1903 to Israel and Palestine in 2009. It depicts the challenge of families explaining their complex historical realities to their youngest daughter—how to protect, educate, and nurture her in the face of difficult truths. The film invites its audience to reflect on identity, responsibility, and the importance of empathy. Based on the play by Caryl Churchill. 

  • Omri Dayan
    Director
  • Omri Dayan
    Writer
  • Caryl Churchill
    Writer
    Top Girls, Cloud Nine, Serious Money
  • Omri Dayan
    Producer
  • Tripti Rai
    Producer
  • Brian Cox
    Executive Producer
    Succession, Adaptation, Troy, Nuremberg
  • Alice Wallis
    Key Cast
  • Sam Ebner-Landy
    Key Cast
  • Clara Francis
    Key Cast
  • Ami Dayan
    Key Cast
  • Rivka Michaeli
    Key Cast
  • Cameron Wright
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Drama, Social, Political
  • Runtime:
    15 minutes 18 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    June 2, 2024
  • Country of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Country of Filming:
    United Kingdom
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Omri Dayan

Omri Dayan is a London-based filmmaker whose work explores themes of family, mortality, and intergenerational communication, often addressing global issues through intimate, personal narratives. Born to Israeli immigrant parents, Omri grew up in the United States before relocating to London, where he earned a BA in Practical Filmmaking from the MetFilm School. As an emerging voice in cinema, his storytelling bridges cultural and emotional landscapes with depth and sensitivity.

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Director Statement

When Caryl Churchill wrote ‘Seven Jewish Children’ in 2009, it was as a direct response to the atrocities happening in Gaza at the time. 15 years later the text is more relevant and chilling than ever.

The idea behind the filmed version of ‘Seven Jewish Children’ is to encourage the audience to take a step back. When you look at things with a wider paradigm you start seeing how history repeats itself. The victim mindset is hard to escape but it is essential to do so in order to find a humane solution.