Avi Nesher

Director Avi Nesher discusses upcoming film, ‘Sons and Soldiers’

Sons and Soldiers tells the amazing true story about a group of young Jewish refugees from Germany and surrounding countries, who made it to the US in the 1930s just before the Nazis closed in.

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Avi Nesher on the set of Image of Victory with Amir Khoury
‘TURN LEFT at the End of the World.’

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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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.

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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

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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, 2024ByHANNAH BROWN
ADIR MILLER in Avi Nesher’s ‘The Monkey House.’

‘The Monkey House’: Avi Nesher's new funny, thought-provoking film - review

Like all of Avi Nesher’s movies, The Monkey House examines aspects of Israeli life that have a universal appeal.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023ByHANNAH BROWN
SUZANNA PAPIAN and Adir Miller in Avi Nesher’s ‘The Monkey House.’

Israel Remembrance Day, Independence Day: What to watch on TV

In Israel, Remembrance Day is observed from sundown on April 24 to sunset on April 25, when celebrations for Independence Day begin and continue for 24 hours.

APRIL 21, 2023ByHANNAH BROWN
TAMI RAVID’S documentary ‘In His Image’

A sneak peek at Avi Nesher’s upcoming film ‘The Monkey House’

Set in the 1980s, the movie follows Amitay, whose books are out of print and who lives near the monkey park from which the movie gets its name.

MARCH 18, 2023ByHANNAH BROWN
ADIR MILLER in Avi Nesher’s upcoming film ‘The Monkey House.’

Jerusalem highlights December 23-29

What's new to do in Israel's capital?

DECEMBER 23, 2022ByHAGAY HACOHEN
‘THE SEARCHERS’ was filmed at Monument Valley, on the Utah-Arizona state line.

Israeli cinematheques to hold tributes to Avi Nesher

To celebrate his 70th birthday this month, several cinematheques around the country are honoring him with a number of tributes. 

DECEMBER 14, 2022ByHANNAH BROWN
AVI NESHER on the set of ‘Dizengoff 99’

Adir Miller stops monkeying around in Israeli drama film

Behind the scenes with the comic star on the set of Avi Nesher’s drama ‘The Monkey House’

JULY 16, 2022ByHANNAH BROWN
DIRECTOR Avi Nesher (left) works with Adir Miller and Suzanna Papian on the set of ‘The Monkey House.’

Israeli director Avi Nesher’s ‘Image of Victory’ bought by Netflix

This comes as the director has begun shooting for his newest film.

JUNE 13, 2022ByHANNAH BROWN
‘IMAGE OF Victory.’

Israeli online platform presents screenwriting masterclass with director Avi Nesher 

Nesher is one of Israel’s leading filmmakers and has been for more than 43 years.

JANUARY 31, 2022ByHANNAH BROWN
Avi Nesher and his daughter, Tom, on Screenz Live.

Israel's Avi Nesher discusses his new film, 'Image of Victory'

‘The more truthful it is, the more entertaining’

DECEMBER 16, 2021ByHANNAH BROWN
AVI NESHER (right) and Amir Khoury, during the making of ‘Image of Victory.’