Filmmaker Avi Nesher Reflects on Career, Loss, and His Latest Film
Translated & summarized from Calcalist by baba
Filmmaker Avi Nesher is currently working on new scripts while dealing with the international attention for his latest film, "Our Loves." He reflected on his life, missing his son Ari and father Arieh, and cherishing his daughter Tom and wife Iris. Nesher, who dislikes wearing shoes and values honesty, struggles to fully savor achievements, always looking to the next project.
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- Filmmaker Avi Nesher is working on new scripts and promoting his film "Our Loves."
- Nesher received a "Lifetime Achievement" award at the Haifa International Film Festival.
- He expressed deep longing to share films with his late son Ari, who died in 2018.
- Nesher struggles to fully savor achievements, always looking to the next project.
- He desires the superpower to control sound volume in real life to create quiet.
Filmmaker Avi Nesher, 73, described his current work, which includes rewriting an old script and researching a future film, while still being heavily involved with his recently released movie "Our Loves." The film, which explores seven characters grappling with failed relationships and the trauma of October 6th, has garnered significant international attention. Nesher recently received a "Lifetime Achievement" award at the Haifa International Film Festival.
In a personal reflection, Nesher shared his morning ritual of coffee on his balcony with his wife, Iris, and expressed a deep longing to share humorous and unconventional films with his late son, Ari, who died in a 2018 car accident. He also misses his father, Arieh, who passed away in 2001, particularly when watching his favorite football team.
Nesher revealed a dislike for wearing shoes, often walking barefoot along the beach. He values honesty, stating he rarely lies, though he admits to embellishing stories when bored. He considers his greatest achievement to be his daughter, Tom, and finds happiness in the joy of loved ones, including his grandson, whom he views with anticipation for his future potential.
Despite the success of "Our Loves," which premiered to a sold-out audience and thunderous applause, Nesher struggles with fully savoring moments, often moving quickly to the next task. He wishes he could better appreciate prolonged enjoyment, unlike his wife Iris, who excels at it. He also expressed a desire for the superpower of controlling sound volume in real life to create more quiet. Nesher finds deep connections with the actors in his films, cherishing friendships that have endured over time.
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