Palestine 36

Acclaimed Palestinian director Annemarie Jacir’s most ambitious work to date is a powerful exploration of the events leading up to the Arab Revolt of 1936.

Screening dates and booking

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Credits

  • Director-screenwriter

    Annemarie Jacir

  • With

    Hiam Abbass, Kamel Al Basha, Yasmine Al-Massri

  • Palestine-UK-France 2025. 120min

  • Courtesy of

    Curzon Film

  • Languages

    Arabic, English

    With English subtitles

Access information

Descriptive subtitles:
Friday 17 October 18:10
Sunday 19 October 17:00

Intro / Q&A BSL interpreted:
Friday 17 October 18:10

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Introduction

Palestine has been under British mandatory control since the 1920s, but tensions are flaring over the future of the territory. Chronicling the lives of local farmers, revolutionaries and business owners, Jacir’s drama is a gripping account of a critical moment in Palestinian history, conveyed by a stellar ensemble cast that includes Hiam Abbass, Jeremy Irons and Saleh Bakri.

Claire Nicolas

How to book

Tickets start from £10 for all screenings and events in London, with concessions available for many screenings. Booking information and ticket prices.

If you’re aged 16 to 25, sign up for free to BFI 25 and Under for a chance to get £6 tickets to all screenings and events (subject to availability).

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