Annemarie Jacir's ‘Palestine 36' to premiere at TIFF 2025
Set on the outskirts of Jerusalem, 'Palestine 36' tells the story of the Arab uprising against the British mandate.
'1936. As villages across Mandatory Palestine rise against British colonial rule, Yusuf drifts between his rural home and the restless energy of Jerusalem, longing for a future beyond the growing unrest,' the official logline reads. 'But history is relentless. With rising numbers of Jewish immigrants escaping antisemitism in Europe, and the Palestinian population uniting in the largest and longest uprising against Britain's 30-year dominion, all sides spiral towards inevitable collision in a decisive moment for the British Empire and the future of the entire region.'
The film features an ensemble cast including Oscar-winner Jeremy Irons, 'Game of Thrones' star Liam Cunningham, and Tunisian actor Dhafer L'Abidine, alongside Palestinian talents Hiam Abbass, Yasmine Al-Massri, Kamel El Basha, and Saleh Bakri.
Jacir, whose previous credits include 'Salt of the Sea,' 'When I Saw You,' 'Wajib' and episodes of 'Ramy,' has been working on the project since before the pandemic.
'For years I've dreamed to make a film about the 1936 revolt, one of the most critical moments in our history, but in a way that is intimate, personal and raw. The story follows a group of people that each find themselves in a position they never asked for, and with something so much bigger than they know hanging over them. The film is about the moments in our lives where we are confronted with a choice, a decision that changes us forever,' Jacir previously said, according to Variety.
The film was partially funded by Saudi Arabia's Red Sea Film Fund and the Qatar-based Katara Studios, among other entities.
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