Exclusive Palestine 36 Poster and Clip: Palestine’s Submission for the Oscars Portrays a Grand Story of Resistance

      One of the most compelling entries in this year's Best International Feature Film category is Palestine's submission, Annemarie Jacir’s "Palestine 36," which offers a broad yet personal perspective on a crucial period in history for the Palestinian community under British colonial rule. As we look forward to its theatrical debut in the U.S. and Canada starting early 2026, we are excited to present the official poster and a new clip for its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, where it also won the Best Film award at the Tokyo International Film Festival.

      The film features performances by 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’Abidine, along with Liam Cunningham and Jeremy Irons. The synopsis reads: "In 1936, as the British Empire tightens its control over Palestine, Yusuf finds himself torn between his village and his job in Jerusalem. During an anti-colonial uprising and amidst Jewish refugees fleeing persecution in Europe, all parties converge in a critical moment for the entire region."

      In his review for TIFF, Jared Mobarak remarked, “You almost believe Amir (Dhafer L’Abidine) genuinely seeks the village viewpoint when he asks his chauffeur Yusuf (Karim Daoud Anaya) to articulate the Palestinian experience to a group of landowners at his table. He struggles to deliver the introduction before one of the guests reminds him of his status: they are the ones paying British taxes, while the farmers remain in debt. There’s no clearer illustration of the significant role greed plays in our world's tone-deaf political discord. They overlook the real issues affecting their kin while pondering whether 'Zionism could be a good thing,' as their property matters most. This is the vital context that writer-director Annemarie Jacir weaves into her latest film, 'Palestine 36'—a sprawling epic when compared to her previous character-focused narratives. She emphasizes every facet of the puzzle that has ultimately led us to the ongoing genocide of the Palestinian people at the hands of Israel’s Zionist regime.”

      Check out the exclusive clip and poster below, and stay tuned for our conversation with the director.