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2004 Certificate 15
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YES is the story of a passionate love affair between an American woman (Joan Allen) and a Middle-Eastern man (Simon Abkarian) in which they confront some of the greatest conflicts of our generation - religious, political and sexual. Sam Neill plays the betrayed and betraying politician husband and Shirley Henderson a .. Read more

Starring Joan Allen, Simon Abkarian, Sam Neill, Shirley Henderson
Director Sally Potter
Genres Drama

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Yes

YES is the story of a passionate love affair between an American woman (Joan Allen) and a Middle-Eastern man (Simon Abkarian) in which they confront some of the greatest conflicts of our generation - religious, political and sexual. Sam Neill plays the betrayed and betraying politician husband and Shirley Henderson a philosophical cleaner who witnesses the trail of dirt and heartbreak the lovers leave behind them, as they embark on a journey that takes them from London and Belfast to Beirut and Havana.

Starring Joan Allen, Simon Abkarian, Sam Neill, Shirley Henderson, Sheila Hancock, Samantha Bond
Director Sally Potter
Studio ELEVATION
Run time DVD: 1 hr 40 mins
Certificate Certificate 15
Genres Drama
Language DVD: English
Released Production year: 2004

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    • 3.5 stars out of 5  

      YES is Sally Potter's ambitious film depicting a passionate love affair between an American woman (Joan Allen) and a Middle-Eastern man (Simon Abkarian) in which they confront some of the greatest conflicts of our generation. read more »

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    • Rated - 2.0 stars  

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      er .... no !

      I'm struggling to comprehend some of the flowery plaudits lavished on this film in previous reviews? even comparing Sally Potter with The Bard!
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    • Rated - 4.0 stars  

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      OH YES!!

      An extremely unusual film. I was so drawn in from the beginning that I only became aware of the use of rhyme within the script 10-15 minutes into the film, ... read more »

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    • Rated - 3.5 stars  

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      Worth watching

      Almost whimsical, but thought provoking. I thought it quite clever and refreshing. Nicely understated even when he helps her climax in the restuarant.

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    • Rated - 5.0 stars  

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      Yes Yes Yes!

      It seems that people either love or loathe this film. Well I loved it and now the morning after - am just about to watch the extra features before showing and ... read more »

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    • Yes
      YES is the story of a passionate love affair between an American woman (Joan Allen) and a Middle-Eastern man (Simon Abkarian) in which they confront some of the greatest conflicts of our generation - religious, political and sexual. Sam Neill plays the betrayed and betraying politician husband and ...