OUR LOVES -INTERVIEW WITH WRITER/DIRECTOR AVI NESHER

How do you tell a story about the day a country changed forever? Making its World Premiere at TIFF, Our Loves takes us into the lives of five individuals in the days leading up to and on October 7— people consumed by everyday struggles before being thrown into absolute catastrophe. 

“Our Loves” is written and directed by veteran Israeli filmmaker Avi Nesher (“Past Life”),  whose 21st film tackles collective trauma, personal resilience, and the enduring force of human connection. 

Five ordinary men and women, each trapped in a failing relationship and convinced they are living the worst day of their lives, are suddenly thrust into a national catastrophe that shatters their private despair. In that rupture, each must confront unresolved wounds, seek redemption and a new beginning. 

Avi nesher - photo credit: iris nesher

The World Premiere of “Our Loves” takes place at the Toronto International Film Festival:

Our Loves (Centrepiece)

https://tiff.net/films/our-loves

Sun Sept 13, 2:30pm, TIFF Lightbox 2; Tues, Sept15, 11am, TIFF Lightbox 2; Sat, Sept 19, 9:30am, TIFF Lightbox 2

I spoke with Avi Nesher via ZOOM from Tel Aviv about making the film and why it was important to Premiere it in Toronto.