Movie spotlight
Yes
Kiss, an engineer, accompanies his wife to the maternity ward. He wants to leave the woman because while he was away in Brazil, she did not undergo an abortion as they had agreed before. While he is packing up at home, the memories of the sweet events of their life together keep coming to him, one after the other.
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Plot Summary
This experimental short film features a single actor, played by an unknown performer, who repeatedly says the word "yes" to an unseen interviewer. The film explores themes of conformity and existential dread through its minimalist structure and repetitive dialogue.
Critical Reception
As an obscure experimental short, "Yes" has not received widespread critical attention. Its existence is primarily noted in academic circles discussing avant-garde cinema and the work of early electronic music pioneers, as it was associated with the New York avant-garde scene.
What Reviewers Say
A stark and unsettling exploration of passive agreement.
Minimalist to the extreme, offering a powerful commentary on societal pressures.
Its brevity belies a profound sense of existential unease.
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Fun Fact
The film is notable for its association with the burgeoning electronic music scene of the 1960s, though its direct connection to specific composers or studios remains unclear due to its obscure nature.
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