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.

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‘TURN LEFT at the End of the World.’
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.

|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

|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.

|ByHANNAH BROWN

Once I was Avi Nesher

Celebrated director discusses emotional new film.

JUNE 25, 2010ByHANNAH BROWN
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