PALESTINE 36
About
PREMIERE – Thursday, April 9 at 7:00 PM at Cinéma du Musée.
In collaboration with the Community Engagement Project and the Palestinian Youth Movement.
15% of the proceeds from this screening will be donated to Gaza through the Canada-Palestine Foundation of Quebec.
*Palestine’s official entry for the Best International Feature Film category at the 2026 Oscars.
*Palestine’s official entry for the Best International Feature Film category at the 2026 Oscars.
In 1936, as the British Empire tightens its grip on Palestine, Yusuf is caught between his village home and his work in Jerusalem. Amidst an anti-colonial revolt, and Jewish refugees fleeing persecution from Europe, all sides converge in a decisive moment for the entire region. Palestine's Official Selection for the 98th Academy Awards.
Release date
April 10, 2026
Directed by
Annemarie Jacir
Release year
2025
Version
Original version w/English sub
Country
Palestine, France
Actors
Saleh Bakri, Hiam Abbass, Jeremy Irons, Liam Cunningham, Karim Daoud Anaya