After a wide theatrical release across the Arab world and an extensive festival run, PALESTINE 36 by Annemarie Jacir, shortlisted for both the Academy Awards and the European Film Awards, is currently being showcased at Kenya’s Unseen Nairobi, with 25 screenings scheduled throughout April.
The film began its screening run on Wednesday, April 1st at 9 pm, followed by screenings on Friday, April 3rd at 9 pm; Saturday, April 4th at 7 pm; Sunday, April 5th at 7 pm; Monday, April 6th at 7 pm; and Tuesday, April 7th at 9 pm. Upcoming screenings will take place on Thursday, April 9th at 9 pm; Friday, April 10th at 7 pm; Saturday, April 11th at 9 pm; Sunday, April 12th at 7 pm; and Monday, April 13th at 9 pm.
Further screenings are set for Tuesday, April 14th at 7 pm; Wednesday, April 15th at 9 pm; Thursday, April 16th at 7 pm; Friday, April 17th at 9 pm; Saturday, April 18th at 9 pm; Sunday, April 19th at 7 pm; Monday, April 20th at 7 pm; Tuesday, April 21st at 9 pm; Thursday, April 23rd at 9 pm; Friday, April 24th at 7 pm; Saturday, April 25th at 9 pm; Monday, April 27th at 9 pm; Tuesday, April 28th at 7 pm; and concluding on Thursday, April 30th at 9 pm.
A revisit of the events leading to the Arab Revolt of 1936, PALESTINE 36 follows Yusuf as he drifts between his rural home and the restless energy of Jerusalem, longing for a future beyond the growing unrest of 1936 Mandate Palestine, where several villages were rising up against British rule. However, history is relentless. With rising numbers of Jewish immigrants escaping an increasingly fascist Europe and Palestinian calls for independence, all sides spiral towards an inevitable collision in a decisive moment for the British Empire and the future of the entire region.
Following its sold out world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, the film embarked on an extensive festival tour, winning numerous awards, including the Audience Award at the São Paulo International Film Festival, Best Film at the Tokyo International Film Festival, the Snow Leopard Special Jury Award at the Asian World Film Festival, and the Audience Award at the Arab Film Festival.
It was further distinguished on some of the world’s most prestigious awards platforms, including the Academy Awards, where it was shortlisted for Best International Feature Film, the European Film Awards, where it was also shortlisted, and the Asia Pacific Screen Awards, where it earned a nomination for Best Screenplay.
PALESTINE 36 features a roster of acclaimed actors, including Hiam Abbass, Kamel El Basha, Saleh Bakri, Yasmine Al-Massri, alongside Jeremy Irons, Dhafer L’Abidine, Billy Howle, Liam Cunningham, Robert Aramayo, Jalal Altawil, as well as newcomers Yafa Bakri and Karim Daoud Anaya.
The film is produced by Ossama Bawardi, with co production by Azzam Fakhrildin, Cat Villiers, Hani Farsi, Nils Åstrand, Olivier Barbier, Katrin Pors, Hamza Ali, and Elissa Pierre through Philistine Films, Autonomous, Corniche Media, MK Productions, and Snowglobe. Cinematography is by Hélène Louvart, with music by Ben Frost. The film is distributed in the Arab world by MAD Distribution.
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