Come Closer

Come Closer is an achingly beautiful exploration of love, loss, and resilience, distinguished by its exceptional storytelling and a heart-stopping lead performance by Lia Elalouf making her feature film debut. This riveting drama follows Eden, a young woman whose world is changed forever by the sudden death of her younger brother. Consumed by grief and searching for a way to reconnect with him, Eden uncovers a secret girlfriend from her brother’s past. With breathtaking cinematography, Come Closer invites us into Eden’s world where love blurs the lines between healing and heartbreak. Ultimately, it’s a story of self-discovery, showing how the path to moving forward sometimes requires facing the deepest parts of ourselves.

Inspired by filmmaker Tom Nesher’s personal tragedy—the death of her younger brother, Ari Nesher, six years ago—the film has earned acclaim at festivals worldwide with its universal themes and unforgettable storytelling. Come Closer is a film that stays with you, echoing long after the final frame, and is a powerful testament to the fragility of life and the fierce love that drives us forward. Come Closer is Tom Nesher’s first film.

SPONSORED BY:
The Wertman Family
Dedicated in loving memory of Rochelle, Cristina and Regina Wertman z”l

Festivals and Awards

• Nominated for 13 Israeli Academy Awards
• Winner: Best Film, Awards of the Israeli Film Academy, 2024
• Winner: Best Director Ophir Award, Awards of the Israeli Film Academy, 2024
• Winner: Viewpoints Award, Tom Nesher - Tribeca Film Festival 2024
• Winner: Directors to Watch, Tom Nesher, Palm Springs International Film Festival, 2025
• Winner: Viewpoints Award, Tribeca Film Festival, 2024
• Winner: Emerging Filmmaker Award, Tom Nesher, Atlanta Jewish Film Festival, 2025
• Israel’s Official Selection for the Academy Awards for Best International Feature Film