Palestine 36
Annemarie Jacir’s sweeping historical drama takes us back to Palestine under the British Mandate in 1936 – a turning point in the country’s history.
1936 was a year marked by rebellion, political awakening, and the struggle for self-determination. At the heart of the film is a Palestinian family trying to navigate the rising tensions in the country. This is not the story of a single individual — we follow an ensemble of characters, each witnessing the cost of colonial rule. Their paths intersect, and the film beautifully weaves together the personal stories with the broader historical and political upheavals. This is a grand, richly detailed film — an ambitious work that brings a pivotal chapter in the country’s history to life.
The film was supported by Sørfond and is Palestine's entry to the Oscars.
Intro by LO
The screening on Wednesday, NOV 12, will be introduced by Liv Tørres from LO.
This film is part of
Original title فلسطين ٣٦
Country Palestine, Norway, UK, France, Qatar, Saudi Arabia
Year 2025
Director Annemarie Jacir
Screenplay Annemarie Jacir
Cinematography Sarah Blum, Tim Fleming, Hélène Louvart, Leandro Monti
Producer Ossama Bawardi
Cast Hiam Abbass, Kamel Al Basha, Yasmine Al Massri, Jalal Altawil, Robert Aramayo, Saleh Bakri, Yafa Bakri, Karim Daoud Anaya, Wardi Eilabouni, Ward Helou, Billy Howle, Dhafer L'Abidine, Liam Cunningham, Jeremy Irons
Distribution Stær
Runtime 1h 58m
Language Arabic, English
Subtitles English
Genre Drama
Format DCP
Age limit 12
Links IMDb
This film is in competition for the Audience Award.
