Palestine 36 is a 2025 historical drama written and directed by Annemarie Jacir. The film recounts the 1936–1939 Arab revolt against British colonial rule in Palestine during the Mandate period.The film had its world premiere in the Gala Presentations section of the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival on 5 September, to a 20-minute standing ovation. It was selected as the Palestinian entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 98th Academy Awards, making it the December shortlist.
The film has been banned in Jerusalem. During a raid on 22 January at a screening in East Jerusalem, Israeli police alleged that the projectionist was screening a film promoting work by a terrorist organisation. The production company denied the allegations. Director Jacir has appealed against the ban.
Principal photography was set to take place in Palestine; however, the Gaza war in 2023 postponed production. Later the production was able to return and finish, making it the only feature film to shoot in Palestine in the past two years.
The film will be released in the United Kingdom on 31 October 2025 by Curzon Film. It won Best Film at the 38th Tokyo International Film Festival in November 2025.
SUMMARY: In 1936, as Palestinian villages revolt against British colonial rule, Yusuf navigates between Jerusalem and his rural home, amidst escalating unrest and a pivotal moment for the British Empire
ORIGINAL TITLE: فلسطين ٣٦ (Arabic)
DIRECTOR: Annemarie Jacir
WRITER: Annemarie Jacir
STARS: Hiam Abbass, Jeremy Irons, Kamel El Basha, Yasmine Al Massri, Liam Cunningham, Saleh Bakri, Yafa Bakri,
COUNTRIES: Palestine, United Kingdom, France, Denmark, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Jordan
GENRE: Drama, History, War
LANGUAGE: Arabic, English with English subtitles
RUNNING TIME: 129m
CERTIFICATE: 12A
AWARDS: FIBRESCI Prize at Palm Springs International Film Festival, Best International Film at São Paulo Film Festival, Best Film at Tokyo International Film Festival, etc...
IMDB: 7.4
ROTTEN TOMATOES: 98%
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