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[[Barbra Streisand]] directed, co-wrote, co-produced, and starred in thisthe 1983 film '''''Yentl''''', about a Jewish girl in Poland who becomes a [[Wholesome Crossdresser]] so she can receive an education. The movie is set in the early 20th Century and was partially filmed in Prague. As the lead character, Streisand got to belt out several memorable songs.
 
The script was based on a 1968 play written by Leah Napolin which was itself based on a short story from the early 1960s by Isaac Bashevis Singer. Singer ultimately panned the movie production, but it became a box office hit. The movie won an [[Academy Award]] for Best Original Score; the movie won a Best Picture Golden Globe in the musical/comedy category and Barbra Streisand became the first woman to win a Best Director Golden Globe Award for the film. Amy Irving, who played Hadass, has the rare distinction of being nominated for both the Best Supporting Actress Oscar as well as the [[Golden Raspberry Award]] for Worst Supporting Actress - only the latter of which she "won". (The Razzies also nominated Barbra for Worst ''Actor'' and the movie for Worst Score, which is either a sign that they're meant to be tongue in cheek or a sign that [[Love It or Hate It|some people are deeply divided about its merits]].)
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