Barbra Streisand, (The Mirror Has Two Faces), directed, produced, co-wrote, acted and sung in this turn of the century movie. I have the video tape and the soundtrack. I like it very much indeed. This movie raises very important issues about the emancipation of women and makes women reflect on where they are now. I am glad I was not born back then. Women were viewed as housewives/homemakers only and could only read romance novels, and magazines with pictures. Women could not read anything with depth and substance. Not to say that as we approach the second millennium A.D. many women are so far from away from that. I have met many women that have not evolved much from that era, but we have a little more of a choice now. I am glad I did not have to dress like a boy to go to college. I did wear pants, though but I guess those days they were called "bell bottoms."
Yentl is a woman who is close to her father who teaches her about religion and teaches her the scriptures. They have a wonderful relationship. Very similar to how I felt about my father. I had real encouragement to develop myself from my parents. I love the music written by many time Oscar winner: Michael Legrand (Summer'42) with lyrics by Oscar winners Alan and Marilyn Bergman. Streisand made a great choice in picking those people because they are wonderful. I have the record! Speaking of things from the past!
Avigdor, Mandy Patinkin (Chicago Hope, The Princess Bride) could not marry Hadass, Amy Irving (The Competition), nominated for the Best Supporting Actress Oscar, because his brother suffered from some type of depression and committed suicide. No education, no mental health! Not knowing for sure that Yentl was a girl, but yet suspecting that there was something wrong in there he asks Yentl/Anshel to marry Hadass. That is when things got complicated and you must see the film if you have not yet seen it. My favorite scenes: All the boys swimming naked and Anshel not knowing what to do. The ship scene where she sings: Papa, can you hear me? This is a very moving scene. Yentel finally embraced freedom. My favorite quote: Yentel: "Why do I have to hide my studies from my neighbor when I don't hide from God". Father: "Because God will understand but the neighbors won't." I recommend it!
Yentl is a woman who is close to her father who teaches her about religion and teaches her the scriptures. They have a wonderful relationship. Very similar to how I felt about my father. I had real encouragement to develop myself from my parents. I love the music written by many time Oscar winner: Michael Legrand (Summer'42) with lyrics by Oscar winners Alan and Marilyn Bergman. Streisand made a great choice in picking those people because they are wonderful. I have the record! Speaking of things from the past!
Avigdor, Mandy Patinkin (Chicago Hope, The Princess Bride) could not marry Hadass, Amy Irving (The Competition), nominated for the Best Supporting Actress Oscar, because his brother suffered from some type of depression and committed suicide. No education, no mental health! Not knowing for sure that Yentl was a girl, but yet suspecting that there was something wrong in there he asks Yentl/Anshel to marry Hadass. That is when things got complicated and you must see the film if you have not yet seen it. My favorite scenes: All the boys swimming naked and Anshel not knowing what to do. The ship scene where she sings: Papa, can you hear me? This is a very moving scene. Yentel finally embraced freedom. My favorite quote: Yentel: "Why do I have to hide my studies from my neighbor when I don't hide from God". Father: "Because God will understand but the neighbors won't." I recommend it!