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Your Day Is My Night
Immigrant residents of a “shift-bed” apartment in the heart of New York City’s Chinatown share their stories of personal and political upheaval. As the bed transforms into a stage, the film reveals the collective history of the Chinese in the United States through conversations, autobiographical monologues, and theatrical movement pieces. Shot in the kitchens, bedrooms, wedding halls, cafés, and mahjong parlors of Chinatown, this provocative hybrid documentary addresses issues of privacy, intimacy, and urban life.
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Plot Summary
In Tel Aviv, an Israeli detective grappling with personal issues takes on a new case that forces him to confront his own prejudices and the city's underbelly. The investigation leads him to an Eritrean refugee community, where he encounters individuals whose lives are as complex and challenging as his own.
Critical Reception
"Your Day Is My Night" received a mixed to positive reception, with critics often praising its performances and its attempt to tackle complex social issues, though some found its narrative uneven.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its raw and compelling performances, particularly from Tzachi Grad.
Appreciated for its sensitive portrayal of the Eritrean refugee community in Tel Aviv.
Some critics noted that the film occasionally struggled with pacing and thematic cohesion.
Google audience: Audience reception data is not readily available.
Fun Fact
The film was part of the official selection at the Jerusalem Film Festival in 2014.
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