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fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

This fringe actor finds the spotlight in Israel's most provocative film post-Oct. 7

The film 'Yes' critiques Israeli society's response to war and the challenges faced by artists expressing dissent.
fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago

In "Yes," an Israeli Filmmaker Charges Israel with Self-Satisfied Brutality

Lapid's frenzied and disgusted vision emerges as he follows the fortunes of a young Tel Aviv couple—a jazz pianist known only as Y and a dancer named Yasmine. Their artistic background is overshadowed by their roles as sexy disco clowns at a big outdoor party for the rich and politically connected.
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fromIndieWire
10 months ago
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'Yes' Review: Nadav Lapid's Furiously Orgiastic Satire of Modern Israel Asks How People Can Live Normally

fromIndieWire
10 months ago
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'Yes' Review: Nadav Lapid's Furiously Orgiastic Satire of Modern Israel Asks How People Can Live Normally

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fromAlgemeiner.com
5 months ago

Chelsea Film Festival to Open in NYC With Seven Titles From Israeli Filmmakers

"Not My Weekend," directed by Rona Segal, is a 19-minute short film making its international debut at the Chelsea Film Festival. The drama from Israel takes place during a single night and follows Sharon, a divorced woman in her 40s, who gets invited to a rave party on her free night, but when her ex-husband stands her up, she must find someone to watch her child if she wants to attend the party. The film stars Liat Tamari, Tamar Reinhertz, Meir Swissa, and Sahron Shaha.
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fromThe Atlantic
6 months ago

The Reason Not to Boycott Israeli Films

A Palestinian boy secretly crosses into Israel to reach the sea, exposing the human effects of occupation through a harrowing coming-of-age journey.
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