Palestine 36

A somber, sweeping historical drama that immerses you in a pivotal uprising with empathy and a heavy sense of inevitability.

Directed by

Annemarie Jacir

Genres

Drama, History, War

Starring

Karim Daoud Anaya, Hiam Abbass, Robert Aramayo

Tagline

The uprising that took on an empire.

Overview

Year 1936. As villages across 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. But history is relentless. With rising numbers of Jewish immigrants escaping antisemitism in Europe and some arriving with nefarious Zionist-colonial ambitions, 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.

How it feels

Melancholic, tense, earnest and dark. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Colonialism, rebellion, power, identity

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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