Yentl (7/7) Movie CLIP - Piece of Sky (1983) HD

[@samwharton7313]

Someone once described Streisand's voice as smooth as "mercury on dry ice". When Yentl was released, this scene was criticized as out of step with the rest of the film. For me, time has proven otherwise. I sat in the Ziegfield theatre in NYC 35 years ago when Yentl opened in very limited release and was amazed. Today, to me, this scene represents the very pinnacle of Streisand's greatest artistic achievement. Dreamers like Streisand achieve the unachievable by simply believing nothing is impossible. What an inspiration.

[@kremove]

This scene is perfectly aligned with the whole film! It is the resolution! And the beginning!

[@marisalinas7605]

My family believes I am Dame Barbra Streissand. Just, I am going to be 60. Thanks for sharing. Marian. España. Valencia. Facebook / LinkedIn: María de los Ángeles Salinas Novella. My dad passed away 22/03/2016. Still crying !.

[@jarrodbarkley9061]

Out of step? No, I disagree. She's come out of hiding and is starting the next phase of her life. I do wonder what she did in America, what her life was like.. I know, it's just a movie 😊

[@princepeterwolf]

What? It's the most impatcful and memorable scene in the whole film! They had no idea what they were talking about. This song changed me! Made me believe I could chase my dreams!

[@ilovemovies725]

@@princepeterwolf I don't think they considered it out of step , it's mainly that she made it a film with an open ending that sounded more optimistic than Bashevis singer's short story where Yentl simply disappears in a very pessimistic ending very much in line with the rest of his work. Critics, who were always like knives out against anything streisand, felt she had deformed the meaning of his text and Bashevis singer himself was very vocal about it in the papers. To me , she mainly took an argument in a short story she felt was very interesting and made it her own. It is what is called an " adaptation".

[@littlenige]

One of the most amazing ends to any movie. Her voice and the sentiment in the song is incredibly moving. That final note brings me to tears every time.

[@jenniferpizzey5042]

I agree. And One of the best movies ever produced . Her voice is magnificent ,especially this last song. I think it really showcases her voice and a fitting song for the last scene and very apt.

[@lifematters687]

Yep. I think I was 12. I sat in the theater just astonished, as my family got up and left.

[@loisbeyer5336]

​@@jenniferpizzey5042 great story.

[@redsfab]

Very true

[@Joannehollan1]

Magnificent!

[@GrammyTapDancing]

This ending still brings tears especially when you've lost your father 😪

[@hymmj147]

...and for those of us who, older than 50, still only have a piece of sky.

[@GrammyTapDancing]

@sujole going on 71 I feel a big piece of sky coming closer towards heaven can't wait

[@vision-gc4hy]

I wish they let the song play out to it's end note.

[@kcorbiekeli4816]

I like the way she smiles just before delivering that last note!!!!!

[@emb74]

I’ve always been fascinated by that last note. I think there are only two I’ve heard held as long (and maybe longer). The original Broadway recording of “This is the Moment” and Linder Eder’s last note in her recording of “I Am What I Am. “

[@AaronAlterman]

@@emb74 Linda Eder is a powerhouse!!

[@jasminec.s.3977]

This is an awesome soundtrack, deserving of an Oscar and many Grammy's! What an ending song... Barbra is amazing in her expression, both musically and in her acting in this movie!! 🎶 🎦 🎭

[@Kexgoija]

NEVER will a composer write such perfect music (A WHOLE MOVIE) to fit a singer's voice the way Michel Legrand did for Barbra in YENTL. The whole soundtrack is to cry for.

[@fadhilramadhani1847]

Barbra at the very least deserved an Oscar nom for best actress in this movie.

[@BarbraHistoricalConcerts]

She didn't because some critics said 'she didn't portray a man well'. She never was meant to play a man though, but they didn't understand that. She was meant to play someone trying to fool people (in a time where people were more naive) and being scared as heck for it. Which she did wonderfully. The scene where avigdor tries to take her for swimming is one of her most compelling in film. IMO it's her strongest acting performance, even more than 'Funny Girl' or 'The Way We Were'.

[@walterberg8930]

@@BarbraHistoricalConcerts Typical American kitsch, I prefer to listen to Beethoven or other classical music. America has Barbra Streisand, we Germans have Wagner, Mozart, Orff, etc...

[@chrispines9509]

Wowww..the last note was impossible...the great Barbra should have been nominated for best Director and Lead Actress..Yentl is an amazing movie

[@bethshapiro1011]

Definitely...she for sure got dissed!!

[@jameshall9402]

It is only now that she is given credit for her stellar body of work. "Yentl" was a remarkable achievement by Streisand and should have been recognized as such. It has stood the test of time too.

[@pacedom1]

? This woman charged $10,000 a ticket for one of her concerts years back. She’s amazing but she’s always had her recognition

[@jameshall9402]

@@pacedom1 I was referring to her industry peers, not the public.

[@judithhickey6936]

Read her memoir book. Then maybe you will fully understand her . And all the criticism she had to endure with the movie and music industry. And reporters ( especially women) who enjoyed whipping her apart. Barbra is a inspiration besides being a great actress, singer , director. And most of an a amazing person. I am truly a big fan of hers and always will be. And proud to say that .

[@eod1589]

The most talented singer, actress, concert and movie producer, concert and movie director, songwriter and filmmaker woman in the entire universe……Miss Barbra Streisand❤️❤️❤️

[@angelasardasogas201]

❤treure les forcesvd',on no n'hi han😢😢

[@chrisn7259]

If Milos Forman had directed and produced this film it would have been nominated for a dozen Oscars. Groundbreakers like Streisand are usually criticized, if not vilified, but they always have the last laugh. If she had done nothing but this film she would be a legend.

[@cherylscott2875]

Time increases her talent, beauty plus grace. It is hard to put into words how she conveys such deep personal love of life.

[@jaynerichieri7502]

Her expression at the end is fantastic......pure utter perfection

[@zoefang4563]

[@jodikirsh]

Right?!

[@Cogskate]

Clever framing for the first half of the song, we're not entirely sure if she's still in disguise or not until we see the full-length shot, and witness how confidently she is moving through a crowd. At last, Yentl is herself.

[@mca1218]

Yes, her wintery togs are so concealing that you're not sure at first if she is still in hiding. But when that full-length shot zoomed out, people lightly applauded in my group when they saw her in a long dress walking forward. What a finale.

[@porcupinesauce3872]

@@mca1218 I mean man can wear a dress looking cloak

[@shannykinredgate3451]

Beautifully said.

[@jarrodbarkley9061]

So true, great comment!

[@soniamayrink3295]

The most beautiful voice in the entire world. Thanks for sharing it with us.

[@jameswilson1360]

Never a song....never a voice, till this...... that literally goes into INFINITY.........!!!!

[@jlpack62]

For me, this is the single most empowering and motivating song ever sung.

[@cjgee9505]

One of the best movies ever made and what a voice! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@salumbre365]

Barbra's collaboration with Michel Legrand at its most exquisite. It brings tears to my eyes every time.

[@soundsofwaterfall]

I hear this song from time to time, and have watched the movie also.. what a great piece of art. Connection is the core of this song.. our families and parents. Let's stay true, human, humble, and fighting to be the best we can be in this dimension.

[@greggmitchell2392]

One of the best film endings ever - and that final long held note - wow - this sequence is epic - and i love that it's a visual call back to the tug boat scene "Don't Rain on My Parade" in "Funny Girl" - bravo Barbra!

[@sharongoldsberry5405]

I love Barbra and she did an excellent job in Yentil! Thank you for sending these videos.🥰🤗

[@77supanova]

This Song in Finale is still one of my favorite songs Period, Why Settle for just a piece of sky!!!

[@SicilianStealth]

I was 23 when I first saw this. Now I'm 60 and it's like the first time.

[@TheJeepie]

One of the most emotional ending ever !

[@jenniferhopkins-kr9es]

Everytime I watch this video it sends shivers up my spine. One awesome song.

[@tiffanyalberti2029]

I will always love that last note.

[@ranjitkrishna7959]

Lovely movie. Saw it again after more thsn 30 years and it is still as magical as it was then. Have never understood why she was panned so much when this movie came out. Always thought she was in her most natural element both as an actress and songstress in this movie. What a voice...it;s not just about having a great voice ..but about its uniqueness...about character and feeling ..and warmth..the elements that draw you in and make you relate to the person singing it. Judy Garland had it in spades and Streisand, in my view, remains unmatched in this regard

[@baguettegott3409]

I agree. I'm so much younger, not even eighteen, and this movie is not usually known by people my age, but my mom made sure to show me this wonderful piece of art.

[@leonardodinuffelo9629]

Why are Barbra's best musical numbers always filmed on a boat

[@benjaminjackson9449]

No but this is a good question 😂

[@cherrie6868]

No building can’t contain that voice

[@dejanija]

Hard to say what are the best 🤩😻

[@saloire1]

OMG, simply inspired! I have never ever witnessed a voice with so much passion and yet so much Grace. I remember the first time I heard this as a teenager, I ran from upstairs to downstairs upon hearing the first couple of notes and was totally spellbound by her performance. She is the closest thing to a girl crush I’ve ever had in my life. Absolutely stunning, sensational, out of this world beautiful and amazing.

[@bruw5640]

The audience in the theater applauded at the end of this wonderful film!

[@nathaliemoura6896]

J'adore cette comédie musicale 🎶 🎶 🎶 et Barbra Streisand superbe chanteuse incomparable

[@allisonmcgowen1277]

I loved this movie as an 8 year old child. My father tought me violin, piano wvwn algebra(beginning) off as a 5 and 6 year old. Yea I was allowed tonplay and be q child but I was above my years and he was and always will be my best friend. Great film. Classic

[@Claudg2008]

One of the greatest crescendos in films ever, but you found adequate to cut it before the incredible sustained note was completed.

[@nnelson7529]

It's indeed a masterpiece 👏 I adore this movie,the story,the songe,the music,the actors and Barbra Dtreisand is so Amazing guys!!!❤

[@alisoncanty1894]

This song is so magical and has more meaning for me personally now than when I first saw Yentl when it came out in theatres. Wow!

[@gracenote1837]

I used to sing this to myself before the terror of grad school exams. Lol. Several songs from Yentle in fact. It helped a lot.

[@dejanija]

I was about 18 when this movie was released (mid 80's). Of course I immediately purchased also the LP Soundtrack. I have listened to it since then....❤️💕

[@VanLat7]

Great ending reminds me also the same kind of the ending of the song Don't Rain On My Parade from Funny Girl 1968

[@jlasf]

Deliberate reference. In both cases, the character has finally shaken off the shackles of conventional roles and pursued independent visions. "Don't Rain on my Parade," means, "Don't criticize my choices." And, "Piece of Sky," means, "Don't limit my opportunities." These resonate with Streisand personally because she has always pursued her own choices and never limited her opportunities. She has taken control of her own life, as these two characters have taken control of theirs.

[@monichat]

I've been told many times that I look like Barbra Streisand in that last scene. Whenever I feel like I should be more beautiful, I watch this video.

[@xavierminchello8431]

THIS MOVIE WAS A JOURNEY IN MORE WAYS THAN ONE! SOUL SEARCHING AT ITS BEST!

[@sxnico]

Never fails, I cry ever time I see this.

[@patrickstevenson9775]

That note omg!!😲😲

[@sharonlabrecque1655]

Barbra Streisand is simply the best 💝

[@jeanniecampbell1374]

this makes me cry with Joy ...thank you for posting .

[@RuneFactory07]

I really want to see this movie now.

[@shonaleroux9060]

Barbara Streisand you are incredible ❤️

[@Aaron.IL.]

MASTERPIECE !..

[@keithdoherty3761]

Thee best by a country mile,the one and only Barbra Streisand Incredible ending, that voice is from heaven, God given!!!

[@j.7881]

Whenever I watch this scene I'm instantly thinking - YAY She's subconsciously escaping WW2 a good 30yrs early! (Idk why but that's where my mind goes)

[@MrMousley]

I remember when this film came out, I was walking through Leicester Square and there was the poster for Yentil, showing at the Odeon, and I actually heard someone say to the person they were with ''We have to come and see this while Barbra Streisand is still in it 🤪

[@fobesq]

Oh that voice. It's platinum.

[@trusommers6392]

Fantastic movie & conclusion!!

[@victoriababy888]

Amazing every time it never fails I cry every damn time this songs so deep for me my papa was the best although not my real dad he was better than my real dad Barbra your amazing!!!!

[@emmastraub6842]

I always tear up 🥹 when she says papa watch me fly

[@mordechaitaylor8104]

So many memories of these days on board and so many faces of friends and family no longer here, and yet I see them as maybe our grandparents may have travelled escaping persecution and I am standing quietly at the back of the boat where Ms S put me.;)

[@michaelkwiat5054]

Happy Birthday, Barbra!

[@thenobody1234]

the best ending of a film in the history of cinema.

[@cherylpanisiak9845]

I am auditioning in a few weeks for a local theatre group and using the lyrics from “Tell me where, m” which I will speak and then end by attempting to sing that last note…I am a soprano and recorded myself on What’s App and think I can pull it off

[@maryclaremayo6157]

This scene bookends the scene in Funny Girl. Don't Rain on My Parade belted out on the New York tug boat sailing east past the Statue of Liberty.

[@sarabuciovelazquez6456]

Mejor soundtrack e impecable directora productora y actriz siempre siempre Barbra Streinsand

[@ricchiepoveri9505]

3:04 Papaaaa, watch meeeeee FLYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY !!!!!!!!!!!!!! 😀😀😀

[@a35362]

Holy FRAK, what an ending!

[@tinalilly7167]

Gives me CHILLS!!!🙏🏽🥹😍🦋🌈💫♥️

[@angelasardasogas201]

❤🌈🌚🌚🌜🌝🌪️☔🌅🌻💗💖🤩

[@cflo1023]

3:09-3:28 FLYYYYYYYYYYYY she is true singing!

[@geocap2]

Stunning Barbra

[@feferosette]

Wonderful scene!

[@dfc99nyc]

Not my kind of movie but I love the finale. Fleeing the poor, oppressive old world for the freedom and prosperity of America. Imagine how happy those people were when they caught their first glimpse of land at Sandy Hook or at the Montauk Light and then passed through the Narrows into New York Harbor, the Statue of Liberty there to greet them.

[@ternitamas]

I see where James Cameron drove his "inspiration" from for Titanic's iconic shots

[@hugocasco8798]

Unica e irrepetible. Best of the best

[@federicosrz]

This is cinema! And why Barbra is a legend even when she didn’t get the recognition deserved …like Madonna for example.

[@rosanehickel8255]

Maravilhoso filme, músicas divinas.bjs

[@giuliobizzarri300]

Sublime ………

[@george150799]

That scene was shot on the Manxman on the river Mersey Liverpool

[@jamesculshaw5259]

Irish sea it was ship was moored on mersey before it shot the scene. I worked on it as a assistant on Liverpool shoot.

[@flavia3104]

beautiful...

[@damienwoods7071]

I always look at my late father's picture when I try to sing this....

[@harperwelch5147]

She wrote, directed and starred in this movie.

[@colinmiles1052]

Beautiful.

[@brucekislow1690]

Someone in the media once asked Barbra why she holds her notes so long, she replied "because I can".

[@stuartrichardson9004]

Sorry to correct you, but when quoting somebody we should be accurate: She said, “because i want to.” ; )

[@luisloiacono861]

Lastima que le cortaron el final del tema,lo hacía mas emocionante porque terminaba la musica y por tres segundos mas la camara se alejaba. Un detalle que note varios años despues, es que ella hizo un escena parecida en Funny Girl (película anterior) ella cantando aborda un tren,despues pierde el barco pero se va como en una barcaza como de pescadores y termina el tema en un piso superior y la camara se aleja desde arriba,muy parecido a esta secuencia,rara coincidencia.

[@paola6010]

Meravigliosa ❤

[@vickilanger1228]

FOR MY DAD IN HEAVEN LOUIS LANGER CAN SEE YOU ME / CAN YOU HEAR ME?? 🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺

[@bryanssongalone8483]

Masterpiece

[@mailee6766]

I wish there was a sequel where Yentl reunited with Avedor. Her true love.

[@beeweejr]

The Real Queen⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐💋

[@suzannewillson5108]

I definitely agree!💗💗

[@silviafigueroa8813]

Watch this amazing movie Its amazing

[@sharonramsden7221]

Oh gosh do I love this!

[@michaelmuldowney8]

This was filmed close to Liverpool - so that body of water is the Irish Sea.

[@willrichardson5931]

That note lasted longer than my first marriage.

[@moonblovegood2581]

CHILLS

[@mjt2231]

I keep thinking she's gonna jump over the rail there at the end.

[@jerseypete6674]

YOU RUINED THE CLIP BY CUTTING OFF THE END

[@Gabi.Dunkel]

Maybe Yentl is Barbra Streisands Grandmother the mother of her grandmother

[@luizfernandes5500]

"Le grand" Michel Legrand 💓💓

[@leeharris1114]

🎵 ⚘️ ❤️ a true Masterpiece , "LiKe BuTTaH" ❤️⚘️🎵

[@lynnrose7562]

Wow!

[@centerfold8]

It’s something because now a woman doesn’t have to necessarily choose between love and an education

[@rebeccarssler3464]

To think she both was the director and lead actress

[@2011heb]

SS MANXMAN, And one of the Finest Scenes In Movie History~~~

[@LauriethePoet]

Interesting that she is looking back at where the boat has gone rather than at front of boat toward her future. Just realized this. It makes sense in terms of what she is letting go of. Second reaction: the people on the boat are those who lived. They had made it through the antisemitism of the time, which depending on the country could have included pogroms. And even more : also due to their decision to come to America, they and their descendants would escape the Holocaust decades later. Yet neither they nor those who stayed behind could have known and both made decisions right for them at the time. But I do think of this when I realize my grandparents were among that generation who made that decision. They came here in early 1900s. And thus I am here. Yet the communities they left behind were wiped out. We need to say no to any form of hatred.

[@MrCristoforoantonio]

Fantastic! But shouldn't the name Moskva on the ship have been written in Cyrillic?

[@sidneyfrederickson3941]

International treaties require English w latin characters. That ship is a short range steamer specifically for Jews from the Pale of Settlement, hence the Star of David on the stern. It would go to Southampton or Cherbourg, where the passengers would either apply for a visa to stay or go on to New York. It's how my great great great grandparents got from their island in the Baltic to the USA.

[@monichat]

Moskva in cyrillic characters , I was asking myself the same question. It would be Mockba, pronounced Maskva