‘Yesterday the Eye Didn’t Sleep’ Review: Observational Drama on a Distressing Case of Patriarchy is Poignantly Rooted in History

May 20, 2026 6:40am PT

‘Yesterday the Eye Didn’t Sleep’ Review: Observational Drama on a Distressing Case of Patriarchy is Poignantly Rooted in History

Shot without a script and with a cast of non-professionals, Rakan Mayasi’s lyrical tale about two Bedouin sisters is powerful and atmospheric, premiering in Un Certain Regard at Cannes.