"Palestine 36" Shortlisted for the European Film Awards
The Palestinian film Palestine 36, directed by Anne-Marie Jacir, which represents Palestine at the 98th Academy Awards in the International Feature Film category, was able to reach the short list of the 38th European Film Awards organized annually by the European Film Academy.
The film had its world premiere at the "Gala" Celebrating the Toronto International Film Festival, the audience received him with ten minutes of applause, admiration, and chants in support of Palestine.
"Palestine 36"A historical drama revolving around the Palestinian revolution against British rule and the call for independence in 1936, with an international joint production between Palestine, Britain, France, Denmark, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia. And Jordan, and MAD Distribution is responsible for distributing it in the Arab world.
The film follows the character of Youssef as he moves between his rural home and the turbulent city of Jerusalem, longing for a future beyond the growing unrest in Palestine during the British Mandate in 1936, when several villages were revolting against British rule. But history does not stop; With increasing numbers of Jewish immigrants fleeing an increasingly fascist Europe, and Palestinian demands for independence, all parties are heading towards an inevitable clash at a crucial moment for the British Empire and the future of the entire region.
The film is written and directed by Anne-Marie Jacir, photographed by Hélène Louvare and edited by Tania. Readin Decoration design by Nael Kanj (Omar), costume design by Hamada Atallah, and music by Ben Frost.
The film includes an international cast that includes many big names, including Oscar-winning British actor Jeremy Irons And the great Palestinian actress Hiam Abbas And the great Palestinian actor Kamel Al-Basha, and Saleh Bakri And Jalal Al-Taweel And Billy Howle William Cunningham And Robert Aramayo And who The new faces are Ward Helou, Ward Ailabouni, Yafa Bakri, and Karim Daoud Enaya.
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