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Strand Press Release: Yossi & Jagger
“YOSSI & JAGGER”,
ONE OF THE MOST ACCLAIMED
AND POIGNANT FILMS OF THE YEAR,
PREMIERES ON DVD AND VHS
FROM STRAND RELEASING HOME VIDEO
“One of the year’s Ten Best.” – The Advocate
“Beautiful and passionate…
one of the most resonant gay film romances ever.” – Outrate.net
“Surprisingly lighthearted, thanks to Israeli director Eytan Fox’s deft
touch with comedy and old-fashioned romance.” – San Francisco Chronicle
“Daring. Ultimately heartbreaking.” – T V Guide
“A moving and admirably lean new wrinkle on the wartime romance genre.” –
Newsday
“There’s something direct and compelling about it.” – Washington Post
“Even as it delves into deeper subjects, ‘Yossi & Jagger’s’ charismatic
costars make its central love story alone a memorable experience.” – Reeling
Reviews
One of the most acclaimed films of the year, “Yossi & Jagger” is based on
the touching, true story of the heartbreaking love affair between Israeli
officers in a remote army base on the Israeli-Lebanese border. Strand
Releasing Home Video is premiering “Yossi & Jagger” on DVD and VHS,
streeting March 30th, with a pre-book on March 11th.
An Official Selection at the Berlin and Tribeca Film Festivals, among
others, “Yossi & Jagger” is the riveting story of two men. They are
commanders, they are in love, and they try to find a place of their own in
an oppressing and rigid system, which sends them to defend a cause they do
not necessarily believe in.
“Yossi & Jagger” portrays the tragic structure of life for young Israelis
today. The film presents an enchanting ensemble of young men and women that
were supposed, in this time of their lives, to dance, study and love.
Instead, due to the mandatory army service and the complicated situation in
the region, they have to devote their most beautiful years to their country,
to be soldiers, to kill and get killed.
Directed by acclaimed Israeli filmmaker Eytan Fox, “Yossi & Jagger” is
written by Avner Bernheimer. The producers are Amir Harel & Gal Uchovzsky.
Yossi is portrayed by Ohad Knoller, winner of the Best Actor prize at the
Tribeca Film Festival, and Jagger is played by Israeli superstar Yehuda
Levi.
As a special bonus, both the DVD and VHS editions of “Yossi & Jagger”
include a music video for the hit single from the film, never-before-seen in
the United States.
The Strand Releasing Home Video Website: www.strandreleasing.com
YOSSI & JAGGER
Street Date: March 30, 2004 Pre-Book Date: March 11, 2004
Format: DVD and VHS Catalog Number: DVD - 2302-2
VHS - 2302
Stats: 71 Minutes/Color Suggested Retail: DVD - $29.99
Not Rated VHS - $39.99 Dolby SR
In Hebrew with English Subtitles
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