Director Asaf Korman, writer Liron Ben-Shlush and cinematographer Amit Yasur have come together to create what is a remarkably assured debut feature. The script is psychologically convincing and full of fascinating little details.

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | Apr 9, 2019

This is the best film I have seen in 2016 - well written, good direction that allowed the actresses to act and space for the audience to take it all in and draw their own conclusions. A must see!

Full Review | Aug 21, 2018

Every scene is good, its careful design enhancing the movie's portrayal of a human reality and eliciting the right response from the audience. Few movies warrant such unhesitating praise.

Full Review | Jan 12, 2018

It might leave you utterly traumatised, but this is one of the most daring, sensitive love stories in recent memory.

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | Jan 2, 2017

A largely convincing and rewarding drama.

Full Review | Dec 18, 2016

An uncomfortable, unflinching tale of jealousy and resentment.

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | Mar 14, 2016

Heartfelt, moving and honest ...

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | Mar 13, 2016

A discreet and compellingly authentic study of misplaced devotion that makes oppressive use of claustrophobic interiors to capture a dependency that is both affecting and unsettling.

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | Mar 11, 2016

A simple, clear-sighted drama which never attempts to convince it has all the solutions.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | Mar 11, 2016

Unapologetic and unflinching in equal turns.

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | Mar 10, 2016

Shlush's screenplay, based on her own experiences, is admirable for its unflinching honesty, but there are odd flashes of humour and warmth to lighten up the bleak.

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | Mar 10, 2016

Intelligently scripted, tactfully directed and superbly played, this is a compelling study in doing the right things for the wrong reasons.

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | Mar 10, 2016

Explores the line where caring becomes selfish rather than selfless.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | Mar 7, 2016

An uncomfortable but compelling human drama.

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | Mar 7, 2016

Next to Her is a beautifully made film, but I wish it were more of a call to action to help fix problems in the social welfare system than an experience so depressing that it is hard to drag yourself out of your seat afterwards.

Full Review | Mar 1, 2016

Ben-Shlush is riveting in the central role.

Full Review | Original Score: 3.5/5 | Feb 23, 2015

A complex first film that carefully trods a tightrope

Full Review | Original Score: 3/4 | Jun 18, 2014