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One of international cinema's most fearless and provocative filmmakers, Nadav Lapid has long been an outspoken critic of his birth country's government policies, channeling a lifetime of fury and frustration into vital films like Synonyms and Ahed's Knee that brim with righteous anger, spite, and shame. In Yes, Lapid once again takes vigorous critical aim at the Israeli government with a new approach: submission. In the days following October 7, Y., a jazz musician, and his wife Yasmin, a dancer, resolve to say yes to everything. Y. and Yasmin sell their bodies and souls to the highest bidder, surrendering themselves and their art to Israel's social, political and military elite. Soon, Y. is entrusted with a mission of the utmost importance: to compose the music for a rousing, ruthless new national anthem. Feverishly whirling between moments of satire, sincerity, and complete submission, Yes is a visceral, blistering indictment of modern Israel, and an essential addition to post-October 7 cinema.
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Anna McKibbin AV Club 18h
B
Lapid’s garish maximalism will surely isolate some filmgoers, but the satire of Yes! Works best when it’s fearless—unbothered by the genocidal regime it captures. Go to Full Review Manohla Dargis New York Times 18h
“Yes” is an unsparing movie and can be hard to watch partly because Lapid’s raw fury and maximalist approach can border on off-putting excess. Go to Full Review Eli Friedberg Slant Magazine 5d
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Nadav Lapid’s film locates a dire spiritual crisis facing the nation of his birth. Go to Full Review Mark Dujsik Mark Reviews Movies 1d
3/4
The protagonist may try to mute his conscience, but the film's is loud and doesn't hide. Go to Full Review Dustin Chang ScreenAnarchy 2d
A loud satire that reflects the uncomfortable present that the artistic community find themselves in, between a rock and a hard place, in an increasingly military fascist state. ... It's an obnoxiously pointy and honest, yet sad film. Go to Full Review Marcelo Paredes Cinencuentro Sep 29
...the lack of ideas, the lack of clarity in the filming, and the insistence on sticking with the premise that genocide is bad make the film feel tiresome and repetitive. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Itay I @Tatigideon Jan 3 Horrible film - presumptive and shallow See more Read all reviews
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Nadav Lapid

Director

Ariel Bronz

Y.

Efrat Dor

Yasmin

Naama Preis

Leah

Alexey Serebryakov

Big Billionaire

Sharon Alexander

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Synopsis One of international cinema's most fearless and provocative filmmakers, Nadav Lapid has long been an outspoken critic of his birth country's government policies, channeling a lifetime of fury and frustration into vital films like Synonyms and Ahed's Knee that brim with righteous anger, spite, and shame. In Yes, Lapid once again takes vigorous critical aim at the Israeli government with a new approach: submission. In the days following October 7, Y., a jazz musician, and his wife Yasmin, a dancer, resolve to say yes to everything. Y. and Yasmin sell their bodies and souls to the highest bidder, surrendering themselves and their art to Israel's social, political and military elite. Soon, Y. is entrusted with a mission of the utmost importance: to compose the music for a rousing, ruthless new national anthem. Feverishly whirling between moments of satire, sincerity, and complete submission, Yes is a visceral, blistering indictment of modern Israel, and an essential addition to post-October 7 cinema.
Director
Nadav Lapid
Producer
Judith Lou Lévy, Hugo Sélignac, Antoine Lafon
Screenwriter
Nadav Lapid
Distributor
Kino Lorber
Production Co
Les Films du Bal, Chi-Fou-Mi Productions
Genre
Comedy, Drama, Music
Original Language
Hebrew
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 27, 2026, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
May 12, 2026
Runtime
2h 30m
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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