In the film’s spare running time, director Eytan Fox strips away almost anything that doesn’t present a dichotomy of conflict.
Films that have gained immeasurably from their star’s eyes: The Wind, Sunset Boulevard, The Fury and now Yossi & Jagger.
With virtually no extras, it’s hard to advocate a permanent commitment.
It so boldly confronts stringent cultural traditions it’s a minor miracle it never becomes glib.