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Cannes to Showcase Nadav Lapid's Hopeful Film "Yes!"

4/24/2025

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Israeli director Nadav Lapid's poignant film "Yes!" will grace the 57th Directors’ Fortnight at Cannes from May 14-24. Set against the backdrop of a nation in turmoil after the October 7 attacks, it tells the heartfelt story of a jazz musician and his dancer wife, portrayed by Ariel Bronz and Efrat Dor, as they seek hope amidst chaos.

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Story summary

Israeli director Nadav Lapid's poignant film "Yes!" will grace the 57th Directors’ Fortnight at Cannes from May 14-24. Set against the backdrop of a nation in turmoil after the October 7 attacks, it tells the heartfelt story of a jazz musician and his dancer wife, portrayed by Ariel Bronz and Efrat Dor, as they seek hope amidst chaos.