2025, Palestine – UK – France, 115 min., Feature, Historical Drama
Annemarie Jacir
Annemarie Jacir
Hélène Louvart, Sarah Blum, Tim Fleming
Hiam Abbass, Jeremy Irons, Saleh Bakri, Kamel El Basha, Liam Cunningham
Ossama Bawardi (Philistine Films)
The year is 1936. As Palestine rises against British colonial rule, young Yusuf drifts between his quiet village and the restless energy of Jerusalem. Annemarie Jacir’s film is a grand historical fresco that intertwines the lives of local rebels and British officials at a decisive turning point for the region. Blending personal narratives with archival footage, “Palestine 36” explores the early roots of a conflict that continues to shape our world today.
Annemarie Jacir
Annemarie Jacir (born 1974) is a leading figure in contemporary Arab cinema and the first Palestinian woman to direct a feature film. Her work is characterized by deep humanism and a keen eye for detail, often exploring themes of exile, memory, and resistance. All of her feature films have been Palestine’s official entries for the Academy Awards. With “Palestine 36” she solidifies her status as one of the most significant voices in world cinema.
FILMOGRAPHY
2025 – Palestine 36
2017 – Wajib
2012 – When I Saw You (Lamma Shoftak, When I Saw You)
2008 – Salt of this Sea (Milh Hadha al-Bahr, Salt of this Sea)
FESTIVALS, AWARDS AND NOMINATIONS
2025 – Tokyo Grand Prix (Best Film) – Tokyo International Film Festival
2025 – Official Selection (Gala Presentation) – Toronto International Film Festival