Set in 1936 during the turbulent period of Palestinian resistance against British colonial rule, Palestine 36 follows Yusuf, a young man navigating the tensions between his rural village and Jerusalem. As unrest spreads and the British Empire faces pivotal challenges, Yusuf becomes caught between personal loyalties, political upheaval, and the fight for his homeland. The film explores the human cost of colonialism, the complexities of identity, and the courage required to confront injustice, delivering a gripping historical drama rooted in a transformative moment for the region.
- Core Theme: Colonial resistance, personal and political conflict, identity, and courage
- Setting: 1936, Jerusalem and rural Palestine
- Production Companies: Philistine Films, Autonomous, Corniche Media, Snowglobe, MK Productions, BFI, BBC Film, DFI, British Film Institute (BFI), Doha Film Institute, BBC Films, MK Productions
- Main Cast: Billy Howle, Nabil Al Raee, Robert Aramayo, Jeremy Irons, Ula Tabari
- Starring: Jeremy Irons, Robert Aramayo, Liam Cunningham
- Focus: Yusuf’s journey amidst political turmoil, British colonial rule, village and city dynamics, and the struggle for Palestinian self-determination
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