Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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🎙️ Dive deeper into the making of Butchers Stain with our exclusive interview with writer/director Meyer Levinson-Blount youtu.be/XHUrQCWmmt4

Samir, a Palestinian butcher working at an Israeli supermarket, is accused of tearing down the Israeli hostage posters in the break room. Samir sets out to prove his innocence in order to keep his job he desperately needs.

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// Credits //
Cast: Omar Sameer, Meyer Levinson-Blount, Rona Toledano, Sara Raed
Script: Meyer Levinson-Blount
Cinematographer: Sefi Elisha Nahmani
Editor: Meyer Levinson-blount
Sound design & mix: Db Studios, Dana Maimon
Music: Shani Shavit
Producer: Oron Caspi
Production Company: The Steve Tisch School Of Film And Television, Tel Aviv University

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