The story of Yentl who must cheat to do what she craves - to study - has indeed Shakespearean dimensions. Be your own judge - she dresses as a man, but she quite naturally falls in love with a young fellow. The girl, on the other hand, whom the fellow in question loves but cannot marry, falls in love with Yentl who is disguised as Anshel. Yes, it might come across as bit confusing, but it's very romantic, above all else. Barbra Streisand is not only the film's lead character with a stunning voice, but also its director.

How would the story about the desire of being someone else and crossing the imaginary borders of one's sex turn out had it not been provided with the perfect backdrop Žatec offered. One of them is this beautiful church with Romanesque, Baroque and neo-Gothic elements.