Anat Atzmon Reflects on Relationship with Yehonatan Geffen
Translated & summarized from Israel Hayom by baba
Actress Anat Atzmon described her past relationship with the late writer Yehonatan Geffen as "manipulative but cute and talented." Speaking on the program "Echad Plus Echad," she discussed Geffen's song "Yalda Bimsahkkafayim," inspired by her, sharing her perspective on their relationship. Atzmon felt Geffen didn't see her, despite his lyrics suggesting the opposite. She expressed sadness over his passing in April 2023, calling his death "heartbreaking."
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- Anat Atzmon described her late ex-partner Yehonatan Geffen as manipulative but talented.
- Atzmon discussed Geffen's song "Yalda Bimsahkkafayim," inspired by her, on "Echad Plus Echad."
- She felt Geffen's song inaccurately portrayed her perspective on their relationship.
- Atzmon stated that she felt Geffen did not truly see her during their relationship.
- The actress expressed sadness over Geffen's death in April 2023.
- She reflected that their relationship was beautiful but they may not have truly seen each other.
Actress Anat Atzmon has spoken about her past relationship with the late writer Yehonatan Geffen, describing him as "quite manipulative, but cute and talented." She shared these reflections in an interview on the program "Echad Plus Echad" with host Moshe Bakar.
During the conversation, Atzmon also addressed "Yalda Bimsahkkafayim" (Girl in Glasses), the hit song Geffen wrote inspired by her. She presented her perspective on the story behind the song, which has been a complex issue for her for decades. Geffen's lyrics suggest she didn't truly see him, while Atzmon felt he didn't see her either, questioning his artistic choices. The song, which describes her glasses as a barrier between them even in intimate moments, brought her back to the late 1970s when they were together.
Atzmon acknowledged that their relationship was "very beautiful" but noted that with time, her perspective has changed. "Today, after all I read and hear about him, it's possible we really didn't see each other, up to a certain point," she said.
Despite the complexities, Atzmon expressed enduring affection and appreciation for Geffen, who passed away in April 2023. "It's truly heartbreaking that he left so early," she stated, adding that while they had heard things about him, his early death was difficult to accept.