PALESTINE 36
About
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.
This film is also presented with English subtitles at Cinéma du Musée. Click here to see showtimes with English subtitles.
Directed by
Annemarie Jacir
Release year
2025
Version
Original w/French subtitles
Country
Palestine, France
Actors
Saleh Bakri, Hiam Abbass, Jeremy Irons, Liam Cunningham, Karim Daoud Anaya