Review of Yossi (2012) by Dan R — 04 May 2013
One of life's most important lessons is that you are responsible for creating your own life experiences. Israeli doctor Yossi ("Joey") has chosen a life of evasions and denials. Even his closest friend doesn't know Yossi's sexual orientation, although the hospital is rife with rumors.
When Yossi opens up to someone with a close connection to his past, he is literally "shown the door". So even on a long overdue vacation, he makes up his mind to shut himself off from anything that touches who he really is.Luckily for him, young Israeli soldier Tom is equally determined to live the truth and to force Yossi's hand to do the same. Their battle of wills forms the core of this superb and deeply subtle film.
If you aren't familiar with Yossi's back story from the earlier film, "Yossi and Jagger", it will not diminish your enjoyment of the new film in the least. But you'll be missing out on another perceptive and heartbreaking effort from director Eytan Fox, the talented director of this outstanding new release.
This review of Yossi (2012) was written by Dan R on 04 May 2013.
Yossi has generally received positive reviews.
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