JCC Film Festival – Come Closer

(Israel, Italy, 2024, 100 minutes, Hebrew with English subtitles) Drama

Eden, consumed by grief after her brother’s death, discovers and becomes obsessed with his secret girlfriend, embarking on a journey of passion, obsession, and self-discovery, ultimately exploring the complexities of love, loss, and healing. The film showcases how the path to healing can be fraught with challenges. In September 2018, screenwriter Tom Nesher’s brother Ari was killed in a car accident shortly after his 17th birthday. She wrote the screenplay for the film, initially titled Finally, which is based on her personal story.

$12/person. Questions? Contact Laura Smith at lsmith@jfgd.net.