Yes (I) (2004)

In this film, told almost entirely in iambic pentameter, She is a scientist in a loveless marriage to Anthony, a devious politician. He is a Lebanese doctor in self-imposed exile, working ... See full summary »

Director:

Sally Potter

Writer:

Sally Potter

Stars:

Shirley Henderson, Joan Allen, Sam Neill

2 wins & 2 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Shirley Henderson	...	Cleaner
Joan Allen	...	She
Sam Neill	...	Anthony
Simon Abkarian	...	He
Wil Johnson	...	Virgil
Gary Lewis	...	Billy
Raymond Waring	...	Whizzer
Stephanie Leonidas	...	Grace
Barbara Oxley	...	Cleaner in Swimming Pool
Samantha Bond	...	Kate
Kev Orkian	...	Waiter
George Antoni	...	Kitchen Boss (as George Yiasoumi)
Beryl Scott	...	Cleaner in Laboratory
Sheila Hancock	...	Aunt
Lol Coxhill	...	Father Christmas

Storyline

In this film, told almost entirely in iambic pentameter, She is a scientist in a loveless marriage to Anthony, a devious politician. He is a Lebanese doctor in self-imposed exile, working as a chef in a London restaurant. They meet at a banquet and fall into a carefree, passionate relationship. But the contempt He perceives as a Muslim immigrant to the UK causes him to break up with She, offering little in the way of explanation, and return to his homeland. She drags his reasons out of him little by little and tries to sympathize. Keenly feeling the loss of his love, She flies to Havana to sort things out on the beach and in the cabarets. She sends him a ticket, but harbors no illusions that He will join her in this Carribean melting pot...

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Plot Keywords:

beach | scientist | beirut lebanon | racism | swimming pool | 

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Genres:

Drama | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language and some sexual content

Details

Official Sites:

Sony Pictures

Country:

UK USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

5 August 2005 (UK)

Also Known As:

Evet

Filming Locations:

Cuba

Box Office

Budget:

£1,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$28,451 (USA) (24 June 2005)

Gross:

$396,035 (USA) (23 September 2005)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Adventure Pictures, GreeneStreet Films, Studio Fierberg

Technical Specs

Runtime:

100 min 100 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Havana, Cuba, doubled for Beirut in the film because insurers refused to cover it after the war in Iraq.

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Goofs

As "He" is chopping celery and talking to his crew, the knife in his hands changes from shot to shot. One shot has pieces of celery stuck to the knife while the other shows a clean blade.

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Quotes

Aunt: [thinking] Communism died, but what came in its place? A load of greed. A life spent longing for things you don't need!

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Soundtracks

"El Carretero"
Composed by Guillermo Portabales

User Reviews

When Harry met Sally Potter

Sally Potter has in my view made a masterpiece.

To challenge every issue from racism to religion to cultural difference, let alone to the big question, the what's it all about question, and all in one film is astounding but to do this with such daring, the rhyming verse, structure, cinematography, musical score is nothing short of genius. Joan Allen is remarkable as She. Her beauty is second only to her delivery of the some of the most intelligent and profound verse that I have ever heard. Shiela Hancock's death speech sits on its own as an inspired piece of writing. There are so many great moments in this film, there is no point in trying to list them, but do look out for the wine bar scene!

Potter has reminded me why film is great.

Thank you Sally Potter.