Palestine 36

Synopsis

Set against the backdrop of 1936 Palestine when the territory was under British mandatory control, and explores the lead-up to and events of the Palestinian Arab Revolt from 1936 to 1939.9.

Production Facts

"Palestine 36" is directed by Annemarie Jacir, who also wrote the screenplay. Ossama Bawardi is producing. The film is produced by Philistine Films LLC in co-production with Film i Väst, Autonomous Limited, Corniche Media (UK), MK Productions (France), Snowglobe (Denmark), and Stær Film (Norway).

Main 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’Abedine, Liam Cunningham och Jeremy Irons.