Yentl 1983

Yentl

Film - 1983

Yentl is a 1983 American romantic musical drama film directed, co-written, co-produced, and starring Barbra Streisand.

It tells the story of an Ashkenazi Jewish woman in Poland in the early twentieth century who disguises herself as a man so that she can receive an education in Talmudic law.

The film's musical score and songs, composed by Michel Legrand, with lyrics by Alan and Marilyn Bergman, include the songs "Papa, Can You Hear Me?" and "The Way He Makes Me Feel", both sung by Streisand.

The film received the Academy Award for Best Original Song Score; the Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture-Musical or Comedy; and Best Director for Barbra Streisand.

Cast included: Barbra Streisand, Mandy Patinkin, Amy Irving, Nehemiah Persoff, Miriam Margolyes, Allan Corduner, Linda Baron

Director: Barbra Streisand

Choreographer: Gillian Lynne