When her elderly father dies, Yentl, a young Jewish woman, is forced to masquerade as a boy with unexpected results, in order to pursue her thirst for knowledge.

This is a beautiful and moving musical in which Streisand’s passion for the project shows in every frame of the film.

US 1989 col - 128 mins Dir: Barbra Streisand Cast: Barbra Streisand, Mandy Patinkin & Amy Irving

Prior to each screening, a brief introductory talk about the film will be given by local film historians Tony Dalton or Tim Nicholson.

Tickets are £2.50 per person on the door and there is a bar open for the evening performances.