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"Lapid's frenzied and disgusted vision emerges as he follows the fortunes of a young Tel Aviv couple—a jazz pianist known only as Y and a dancer named Yasmine. Their artistic background is overshadowed by their roles as sexy disco clowns at a big outdoor party for the rich and politically connected."
"The party concludes with sex work—Y and Yasmine go home with a rich, middle-aged woman and service her with their tongues in her ears. Delighted with the results, the woman invites them to a gathering on a yacht."
Nadav Lapid's film 'Yes' presents a satirical view of Israeli life following the October 7th attacks. It follows a young couple, Y, a jazz pianist, and Yasmine, a dancer, who perform as disco clowns at a lavish party for the elite. Their chaotic performance culminates in a confrontation with an I.D.F. commander in a song battle. The film critiques the moral decay of society, placing struggling artists at the center of corruption, ultimately leading to their involvement in sex work for financial gain.
Read at The New Yorker
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