From The Hollywood Reporter · Steven Zeitchik · · 1m 40s
Noa Cohen's Film on October 7 Trauma
Israeli actress Noa Cohen films trauma of October 7 attacks for new movie.
In brief
Israeli actress Noa Cohen films trauma of October 7 attacks for new movie. Israeli actress Noa Cohen made a film about the October 7 Hamas attacks in Israel, which she says helps process trauma and offers hope. Originally reported by The Hollywood Reporter.
Noa Cohen at TIFF Premiere
Noa Cohen, co-star Daniel Gimpel, director Avi Nesher, and co-star Yaniv Biton attended the premiere of 'Our Loves' at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival on September 13, 2026.
Cohen's Personal Trauma
Cohen spent months making a movie reconstructing October 7 but none of it compares to the film she still sees in her head.
October 7 Attack Experience
Cohen was in Tel Aviv with her partner and dog when Hamas attacks began three years ago.
Trauma of Recognizing Victims
Cohen recalls seeing victims on TV and realizing she went to school with some and knew friends.
Film's Storytelling Approach
The film 'Our Loves' shows interconnected Israelis during the October 7 attacks through diverse characters.
Cohen's Character Liri
Cohen plays Liri, a young woman who ends up in a kibbutz saferoom with her boyfriend's mother as Hamas gunmen surround them.
Film's Emotional Impact
Cohen says the film honors individual stories of trauma that are often lost in tragic events.
Director's Goal
Director Avi Nesher wanted the film to remember individuality and not just be a dark blot of the attack.
Cohen's Film Process
Cohen and Shalom Michaelshvili each discussed personal relationships before filming.
Film Release Timeline
The film will release in Israel next weekend after the October 7 anniversary but before national elections.
The main idea
Israeli actress Noa Cohen made a film about the October 7 Hamas attacks in Israel, which she says helps process trauma and offers hope.
