Palestine '36

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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. 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.

Critics Consensus

A sweeping yet intimate historical epic, Palestine '36 demands careful attention to its intricately woven storytelling, rewarding viewers with a humanist, clear-eyed act of remembrance.

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Robert Abele

Los Angeles Times

Mar 30

As overdue tales of history go, “Palestine ‘36” is certainly more of a blunt instrument than a novelistic endeavor. But its broad strokes and rooted passions easily earn their place, and deserve to inspire more such stories.

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Justin Chang

The New Yorker

Mar 26

Its strength lies in the creation of characters who, although sometimes forced to function stiffly as rhetorical mouthpieces, seem genuinely conflicted and caught off guard by the brutal interventions of history.

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Carlos Aguilar

RogerEbert.com

Mar 26

3.5/4

That a traditionally realized historical drama with impeccable production value and consistently effective performances centers the Palestinian perspective makes for an essential endeavor.

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

17h

1.5/4

...a potentially stirring and electrifying premise that is, for the most part, employed to woefully (and depressingly) underwhelming effect by Jacir...

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Rachel Wagner

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1d

an excellent film. Very well made and acted. Worth your time

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Angelo Muredda

Film Freak Central

4d

3/4

As diagrammatic as Palestine ’36 can sometimes be, there’s an elegance and a grace to these contrasts that cast the grandness of Jacir’s canvas of a people in crisis into relief.

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Maria

1d

The telling of Palestine's history and plight, in its attempts to avoid the brutal occupation which it still endures, is long overdue. This movie does an amazing job. It is moving and powerful. Highly recommended.

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Ali

4d

A sober portrayal of defiant resistance to the brutality of settler colonialism. Highly recommend.

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Wesley

5d

Excellent story. Well written. Pace of story throughout was powerful . Historically accurate on so many details. The powerful women in this film was truly inspiring.

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Suzanne F F

5d

Idk how they recreated Palestine but they did. The topic is brutal, the film was excellent.

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Eyad

5d

Quite a dynamic movie would suggest everyone watch it, then Farha, then the time that remains, then 5 Broken Cameras, then Hind Rajab.

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Pilar

6d

A powerful and beautifully crafted film that everyone should see. Set in 1930s Palestine, it offers a deeply moving historical narrative that feels both intimate and expansive. The cinematography is absolutely stunning. Its a thoughtful, emotional story that lingers long after the credits roll.

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Annemarie Jacir

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Jeremy Irons

Actor

Liam Cunningham

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Robert Aramayo

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Hiam Abbass

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Kamel El Basha

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Synopsis

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. 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.

Director: Annemarie Jacir
Producer: Ossama Bawardi
Screenwriter: Annemarie Jacir
Distributor: Watermelon Pictures
Production Co: Philistine Films, Autonomous, Corniche Media, MK Productions, Snowglobe
Genre: Biography, History, Drama, War
Original Language: Arabic
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 28, 2025, Limited
Runtime: 1h 58m