People simplify this movie as being some narcissistic cross-dressing thing. Can't they see the beauty in a person who isn't allowed to learn, WANTING to become educated? I grew up very religious and was told that learning wasn't important. It's a human hunger, to learn and understand. I think this film is so incredibly beautiful for that reason alone.
I love the swelling musical resolution at 2:28 and at 3:32 that emphasizes the essence of the message that is sung at that very point. And the dissonant chant of the praying men is indeed haunting (once again the musical structure of dissonance mirroring the conflict between gender roles). "Yentl is a too often forgotten masterpiece of music, feeling, and storytelling.
Where? Why? If? the answers are all there, don't bother looking to religion the answers are in the bible....believe me they are 2 totally different things.
The men singing at the end overwhelms me each time I hear it. So much beauty arising from the release of so much pain. I really wish that Barbra Streisand had included it on the soundtrack album.
People simplify this movie as being some narcissistic cross-dressing thing. Can't they see the beauty in a person who isn't allowed to learn, WANTING to become educated? I grew up very religious and was told that learning wasn't important. It's a human hunger, to learn and understand. I think this film is so incredibly beautiful for that reason alone.
KaelaCarver 3 days ago
profound. the yearning of the mind and spirit for answers....is it possible at all....yes, where is it written....
xyzmpa1 2 weeks ago
I love the swelling musical resolution at 2:28 and at 3:32 that emphasizes the essence of the message that is sung at that very point. And the dissonant chant of the praying men is indeed haunting (once again the musical structure of dissonance mirroring the conflict between gender roles). "Yentl is a too often forgotten masterpiece of music, feeling, and storytelling.
Zeppolino100 1 month ago
one of my favorite Yentl songs. Other one is No Matter What Happens :)
cosmogirl199477 1 month ago
Where? Why? If? the answers are all there, don't bother looking to religion the answers are in the bible....believe me they are 2 totally different things.
conway624 1 year ago
Soooooooooooooooo beautiful!!!!!
Hugs from Philly....
Inmypumps 1 year ago
I love the words to this. Question authority!
billyboylb 1 year ago 4
Awesome Song !
CopineSarahP 1 year ago 2
With this song I fell in love with Barbra 20 years ago!!!
foesi 1 year ago 3
@foesi Same!
FunnyChloeMichelle 1 year ago
The men singing at the end overwhelms me each time I hear it. So much beauty arising from the release of so much pain. I really wish that Barbra Streisand had included it on the soundtrack album.
TheReturnOfStephan1 2 years ago 7
Amazing that so much talent can be in one person.......outstanding!
tickledpink2U 2 years ago 2
such a beautiful song and a beautiful woman. one of my faves.
mochaloca2010 2 years ago 3
This is my FAVORITE Yentl song - so much yearning and hunger for truth and meaning. Thanks for posting the video.
vcfmama 2 years ago 14