Come Closer

Southeast US Premiere

Israel’s official selection for the Academy Awards for Best International Feature Film, 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. Nominated for 13 Israeli Academy Awards (winning Best Film and Best Director) and multiple accolades from the Tribeca Festival and Palm Springs International Film Festival, this riveting drama follows Eden, a young woman whose world is shattered by the sudden death of her beloved younger brother. Consumed by grief and searching for a way to reconnect with him, Eden uncovers a secret girlfriend from her brother’s past, leading her down a path of passion, obsession, and perilous self-discovery.

With breathtaking cinematography and a hauntingly evocative soundtrack, Come Closer invites audiences to immerse themselves in Eden’s intense journey into a 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.

This special premiere event will include the attendance of director Tom Nesher and producer Anthony Bregman, who will introduce the film and participate in a Q&A after the screening.