Come Closer

Wild, intensely energetic 20-year-old Eden (Lia Elalouf) shares an extraordinarily close bond with her 17-year-old younger brother, Nati (Ido Tako). When Nati dies suddenly in a tragic road accident, Eden's world collapses into a chaotic tailspin of grief and disorientation.

Desperate to hold onto any remnant of her brother's life, Eden discovers a secret Nati kept from her: he had a hidden, passionate relationship with a sweet-tempered girl named Maya (Darya Rosenn). Tracking Maya down, Eden initially seeks answers, but their shared trauma quickly spiraling into a deep, volatile intimacy. As the line between obsession, grief, and romantic attraction blurs, Eden and Maya plunge into a hedonistic, emotionally dangerous bond as they struggle to fill the void Nati left behind.

💡 Did you know?
Semi-Autobiographical Origins: Director Tom Nesher (daughter of famed Israeli filmmaker Avi Nesher) based the film on her personal experience following the loss of her younger brother, Ari, in a tragic road accident in 2018.

Ophir Award Winner (Israeli Oscars): The film dominated the 2024 Israeli Academy (Ophir) Awards, winning Best Picture, Best Director (Tom Nesher), Best Actress (Lia Elalouf), and Best Editing.

Academy Award Submission: Selected as Israel's official entry for Best International Feature Film for the 97th Academy Awards (2025).

⭐ Film Evaluation & Ratings 📈
⭐ Global Critical & Festival Consensus: 7.4 / 10 (Ophir Award Winner / Festival Circuit Acclaim)

Highly commended for its electrifying youthful energy, pulse-pounding soundtrack, and raw lead performances by newcomers Lia Elalouf and Darya Rosenn.

🎨 Emotional & Visual Craft: 8.0 / 10

Features kinetic camerawork, immersive nightlife lighting, and a deeply authentic exploration of youth grief and fluid attraction

📝 Portal Recommendation:

An essential entry for Contemporary Israeli Cinema Archives, Festival Award-Winner Spotlights, and Psychological Queer Character Studies. Pairs naturally with titles like Cocoon (2020), Skin Deep (1996), or Princess (2014).