Avi Nesher’s Film 'Our Loves' Nominated for 12 Ophir Awards and Premieres at Toronto Festival
How 6 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
By אפרת קרסנר
First reported by Walla · Aug 4, 2026
What happened
Avi Nesher’s film "Our Loves" has been nominated for 12 Ophir Awards and selected for the Toronto International Film Festival. Major Hollywood studios FOX and Access Entertainment joined as co-producers, marking a rare collaboration amid a cultural boycott. The film, inspired by real events, follows seven characters coping with love after a tragic incident and is set for release in September.
- 01Avi Nesher’s film "Our Loves" receives 12 Ophir Award nominations including Best Film and Director.
- 02The film is selected for the prestigious Toronto International Film Festival’s "Centrepiece" category.
- 03FOX Entertainment Studios and Access Entertainment join as co-producers post-production, a Hollywood first for an Israeli Hebrew-language film.
- 04Access Entertainment’s president predicts strong Oscar potential for the film amid a cultural boycott.
- 05The story follows seven characters dealing with love after the October 6 tragedy, featuring a leading Israeli cast.
- 06The film is Nesher’s 21st and is slated for release in September 2023.
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