Avi Nesher

Israeli modern classic film ‘Turn Left at the End of the World’ turns 20

The movie was the first Nesher made after returning to Israel following a decade-long stint in Hollywood.

OCTOBER 27, 2024|ByHANNAH BROWN

TOM NESHER: For my generation, 18-30, everyone knows someone who died this year. Everyone.

Israeli filmmaker Tom Nesher channels her grief into her new movie ‘Come Closer’

The movie tells the story of Eden (Lia Elalouf), a reckless, troubled young Tel Aviv woman still very attached to her younger brother, Nati (Ido Tako), and her struggle to cope after his death.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024|ByHANNAH BROWN

AVI NESHER with Joy Rieger and Nelly Tagar on the set of ‘Past Life.’

The joy and sorrow of Avi Nesher’s cinema

Nesher's personal life is intertwined with his films; the director’s life cannot be examined separately from his work

MAY 23, 2024|ByHANNAH BROWN

ADIR MILLER in Avi Nesher’s ‘The Monkey House.’

Hollywood goes bananas for 'The Monkey House'

In spite of the movie theaters being closed for much of October due to the war, the movie has continued to draw audiences.

FEBRUARY 13, 2024|ByHANNAH BROWN

Baldwin shooting could never happen on Israeli film set, experts say

Avi Nesher used a gun as the main prop in his latest movie. An accident like Baldwin's did not occur, but it has in Hollywood in the past.

OCTOBER 24, 2021ByHANNAH BROWN

Avi Nesher and Joy Rieger on the set of Image of Victory.

Avi Nesher’s ‘Image of Victory’ is a triumph of cinema - review

Image of Victory is not so much a political movie as an existential statement about the price paid, quite literally, for the image of the title.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021ByHANNAH BROWN

A SCENE FROM Avi Nesher’s ‘Image of Victory.’

Tel Aviv Museum of Art premieres Tom Nesher's premiere film

The Tel Aviv Museum of Art premiered Tom Nesher's short film "And Now Close Your Eyes" on Tuesday night

JUNE 24, 2021ByMICHAL GALANTI

Sasson Gabay, Iris Nesher, Tom Nesher, and Avi Nesher, June 22, 2021.

'Topaz,' 'Black Space': New Israeli shows and movies to watch

The more you are into Mizrahi music, the better you will like Topaz, naturally, but it is not necessary to know the real-life stories that inspired the plot to have fun with the series

JUNE 23, 2021ByHANNAH BROWN

Celebrating a ‘Portrait of Victory’ for Israeli cinema

“It’s the 21st century, it’s no longer about good and bad guys. We’ve gone past that point. It’s about two conflicting narratives, each of which is searching for its own portrait of victory.”

NOVEMBER 26, 2020ByHANNAH BROWN

Yadin Gellman and Joy Rieger shooting a scene from Avi Nesher’s ‘Portrait of Victory.’

Holocaust survivors tell ambassadors about their trauma

The survivors also called for greater understanding of Israel’s military actions in defending itself, saying that the country acted strongly to protect another calamity befalling the Jewish people.

JANUARY 27, 2020ByJEREMY SHARON