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Israeli Film 'Yes' Critiques Militarism Amid NYC Premiere

3/25/2026

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Israeli director Nadav Lapid's new film Yes opens in New York City on March 27, 2026.
The film is a dark satire critiquing Israel's militaristic fervor and juxtaposing Tel Aviv's elite hedonism with war.
The story follows Y, a pianist tasked with composing a national anthem amid chaos.
The film was conceived before the October 7 Hamas attack.

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Israeli director Nadav Lapid's new film Yes opens in New York City on March 27, 2026.
The film is a dark satire critiquing Israel's militaristic fervor and juxtaposing Tel Aviv's elite hedonism with war.
The story follows Y, a pianist tasked with composing a national anthem amid chaos.
The film was conceived before the October 7 Hamas attack.