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Arab News
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Arab News
Annemarie Jacir's ‘Palestine 36' to premiere at TIFF 2025
DUBAI: Director Annemarie Jacir's 'Palestine 36' will premiere at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival as a gala screening. Set on the outskirts of Jerusalem, 'Palestine 36' tells the story of the Arab uprising against the British mandate. '1936. As villages across Mandatory Palestine rise against British colonial rule, Yusuf drifts between his rural home and the restless energy of Jerusalem, longing for a future beyond the growing unrest,' the official logline reads. 'But history is relentless. With rising numbers of Jewish immigrants escaping antisemitism in Europe, and the Palestinian population uniting in the largest and longest uprising against Britain's 30-year dominion, all sides spiral towards inevitable collision in a decisive moment for the British Empire and the future of the entire region.' The film features an ensemble cast including Oscar-winner Jeremy Irons, 'Game of Thrones' star Liam Cunningham, and Tunisian actor Dhafer L'Abidine, alongside Palestinian talents Hiam Abbass, Yasmine Al-Massri, Kamel El Basha, and Saleh Bakri. Jacir, whose previous credits include 'Salt of the Sea,' 'When I Saw You,' 'Wajib' and episodes of 'Ramy,' has been working on the project since before the pandemic. 'For years I've dreamed to make a film about the 1936 revolt, one of the most critical moments in our history, but in a way that is intimate, personal and raw. The story follows a group of people that each find themselves in a position they never asked for, and with something so much bigger than they know hanging over them. The film is about the moments in our lives where we are confronted with a choice, a decision that changes us forever,' Jacir previously said, according to Variety. The film was partially funded by Saudi Arabia's Red Sea Film Fund and the Qatar-based Katara Studios, among other entities.
Khaleej Times
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Khaleej Times
Annemarie Jacir's 'Palestine 36' to premiere at Toronto Film Festival
In a bold move that underscores its growing commitment to championing Arab storytelling on the global stage, Katara Studios has announced its support for Palestine 36 — the latest feature by acclaimed Palestinian filmmaker Annemarie Jacir. The film will have its world premiere as a Gala Screening at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), marking a defining moment for regional cinema. As a lead financier, Katara Studios has been involved from script to screen — not only backing production, but also commissioning the film's haunting original score, recorded with the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra. Set on the outskirts of Jerusalem, Palestine 36 revisits one of the most pivotal, and yet overlooked, chapters of Arab resistance — the 1936 uprising. The film weaves a heartfelt portrait of a nation in flux, brought to life by a stellar cast: Oscar-winner Jeremy Irons, Game of Thrones actor Liam Cunningham, and Tunisian star Dhafer L'Abidine join Palestinian powerhouses Hiam Abbass, Yasmine Al Massri, Kamel El Basha, and long-time Jacir muse Saleh Bakri. Written and directed by Jacir, Palestine 36 marks her highly anticipated return to narrative filmmaking, exploring themes of memory, resistance, and identity. Produced by Ossama Bawardi for Philistine Films, the project brings together a powerhouse international team of co-producers including Cat Villiers (UK), Hani Farsi and Nils Åstrand for Corniche Media (UK), Olivier Barbier for MK Productions (France), Katrin Pors for Snowglobe (Denmark), and Azzam Fakhrildin and Hamza Ali.
Roya News
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Roya News
'Palestine 36' by Annemarie Jacir to Premiere at Toronto International Film Festival
The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) has announced the official selection of 'Palestine 36', a highly anticipated historical drama written and directed by Annemarie Jacir, to premiere in the Gala Presentations section of its 2025 edition. The film's world premiere is scheduled for September 5, 2025. Set in 1936, Palestine 36 takes place during a crucial moment in Palestinian history, when widespread revolts against British colonial rule were erupting across the country. The story follows Yusuf, a young man navigating the tensions between his rural village and the politically charged streets of Jerusalem. As Jewish refugees flee fascist Europe and tensions escalate, Palestine becomes the site of a powerful uprising that reshapes the destiny of the entire region. About the Film Title: Palestine 36 Director & Screenwriter: Annemarie Jacir (Wajib, When I Saw You, Salt of This Sea) Producer: Ossama Bawardi Production Company: Philistine Films Co-Producers: Corniche, Autonomous, MK Productions, Snowglobe Countries of Origin: Palestine, UK, France, Denmark, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Jordan Cast Includes: Hiam Abbass, Kamel El Basha, Yasmine Al Massri, Jalal Altawil, Robert Aramayo, Saleh Bakri, Yafa Bakri, Karim Daoud Anaya, Billy Howle, Dhafer L'Abidine, with Liam Cunningham and Jeremy Irons Cinematography: Hélène Louvart, Sarah Blum, Tim Fleming Editor: Tania Reddin Production Designer: Nael Kanj Original Score: Ben Frost Director's Background Annemarie Jacir is a trailblazing Palestinian filmmaker and a prominent voice in Arab cinema. She made history as the first Palestinian woman to direct a feature-length film (Salt of This Sea, 2008). Her work has represented Palestine three times at the Oscars and has been showcased at Cannes, Venice, Berlin, and other leading film festivals. TIFF Premiere Details Festival Section: Gala Presentations World Premiere: September 5, 2025 Location: Toronto, Canada Three official stills from the film have been released. For image use or further details, please contact the production team directly. As the film prepares for its global debut, all media and communication regarding Palestine 36 are encouraged to follow the official guidelines for messaging and visual materials.
Toronto Star
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Toronto Star
TIFF 2025 gala lineup: Guillermo del Toro's ‘Frankenstein,' Scarlett Johansson's directorial debut and a new ‘Knives Out' mystery
The festival will also feature world premieres of Aziz Ansari's 'Good Fortune' — starring Keanu Reeves, Seth Rogen and Sandra Oh — Rian Johnson's third 'Knives Out' film, James Vanderbilt's 'Nuremberg' and Annemarie Jacir's 'Palestine 36.'
