Question 1

Why did Mandy Patinkin initially decline to be in Yentl, and how did Barbra Streisand change his mind?

Accepted Answer

Mandy Patinkin politely declined several times because he did not like the script. Barbra Streisand invited him to her house to discuss the parts he wanted to change, after which he agreed to be in the film.

Question 2

How did the songwriters respond to criticism that all the songs in Yentl sounded the same?

Accepted Answer

Songwriters Alan Bergman and Marilyn Bergman said they wanted the songs to reflect the lessons of the Talmud, where each lesson often reflects the one before it.

Question 3

What directorial technique did Barbra Streisand use in Yentl due to her theater background?

Accepted Answer

Barbra Streisand had the movie filmed in long takes without cuts because that's what she was used to from her background in theatre.

Question 4

What historic achievement did Barbra Streisand accomplish with Yentl at the Golden Globes?

Accepted Answer

Barbra Streisand became the first woman ever to win the Golden Globe for Best Director for this film.

Question 5

What is the central conflict in Yentl's story?

Accepted Answer

In a time when girls were forbidden to study religious scriptures, a Jewish girl masquerades as a boy to enter religious training and unexpectedly finds love along the way.

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