Set nearly a century ago, Palestine 36 sheds light on the present day like few films currently in production do. Epic in its conception and form, blending poignant period drama, archival footage, and a powerful political statement all at once, this film transports us to Palestine in 1936, when the crumbling British Empire sought to suppress the yearning and struggle of the Palestinian people for liberation and national self-actualization by every possible means, while Jewish settlers arrived in the region to make way for the establishment of their own nation.

Following the stories of three ordinary people thrust in the relentless tide of History through alternating and intertwining narrative threads, and with a cast that includes first-class stars such as Jeremy Irons and Hiam Abbas, the filmmaker Annemarie Jacir composes something much greater than a mere panorama of an era: through a meticulously studied and finely executed multi-faceted yet intimate drama, she vividly illuminates the roots of a conflict that shape the past and present of our world.

Director
Annemarie Jacir

Date of Release
2025

Running time
115 min

Rating
12A

Language
Arabic, English, English subtitles

Country of origin
Occupied Palestinian Territory, United Kingdom, United States, France, Denmark, Norway, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Sweden, Australia