"In the film, Bronz's character is commissioned to compose a new national anthem for post-Oct. 7 Israel, and writes a warmongering ballad about destroying Gaza and 'love sanctified in blood.'"
"'There are very few artists left in Israel who dare to speak,' he said. 'If you are against occupation, against genocide, so you become isolated. You become not part of this place. You become (an) enemy of state.'"
The film 'Yes' portrays the struggles of an avant-garde musician and his dancer wife during the Gaza war. After the Oct. 7 Hamas attack, they conform to mainstream entertainment to survive. The film critiques the trauma and vengeance in Israel, showcasing the challenges artists face when expressing dissent. Bronz's character writes a national anthem that glorifies violence. The director faced difficulties finding actors willing to participate, reflecting the climate of fear among artists in Israel who oppose the occupation and face isolation.
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