Yentl 1983
“In a time when the world of study belonged only to men, there lived a girl who dared to ask..."why?"”
What is Yentl?
Yentl is a film first released in 1983. Catalogued under Music, Drama, Romance.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1983
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 132 minutes
- Release date
- Nov 18, 1983
- Studios
- Ladbroke, United Artists, Barwood Films
- Genres
- Music, Drama, Romance
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Overview
Yentl is a film first released in 1983. Catalogued under Music, Drama, Romance. Produced and broadcast by Ladbroke, United Artists, Barwood Films. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A young woman disguises herself as a boy to pursue forbidden religious studies.”
- features a strong female role model
- explores themes of education and gender roles
- involves complications when the protagonist falls for a fellow student who thinks she is a man
Watch it if you enjoy musical dramas about defying societal restrictions to pursue knowledge.
The film deals with historical restrictions on girls studying religious scriptures.
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When was Yentl released?
Yentl was released on November 18, 1983 in the United States.
What genres does Yentl belong to?
The film includes elements of music, drama, and romance.
What is the runtime of the film?
The film has a runtime of 2 hours and 12 minutes.
What is the main premise of the story?
A Jewish girl masquerades as a boy to enter religious training in a time when girls were forbidden to study religious scriptures.
What rating does the film hold on TMDB?
The film has a PG rating.
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