With the British Empire trying to reconcile it’s own Palestinian agenda with those of the indigenous cotton farmers and a burgeoning, homeless, Jewish population arriving with expectations of their own homeland, this film follows events through the eyes of “Yusuf” (Karim Daoud Anaya) as he finds himself drawn into the conflict. He comes from a rural village but works part-time for a local publisher whose wife…
The uprising that took on an empire
Year 1936. As villages across 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. But history is relentless. With rising numbers of Jewish immigrants escaping antisemitism in Europe and some arriving with nefarious Zionist-colonial ambitions, 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.
Top Cast
Karim Daoud Anaya
Yusuf
Hiam Abbass
Hanan
Robert Aramayo
Captain Wingate
Billy Howle
Thomas Hopkins
Dhafer L'Abidine
Amir
Yasmine Al Massri
Khouloud
Liam Cunningham
Charles Tegart
Jeremy Irons
High Commissioner Wauchope
Ward Helou
Kareem
Yafa Bakri
Rabab
Wardi Eilabouni
Afra
Saleh Bakri
Khalid
Jalal Altawil
Father Boulos
Kamel El Basha
Abu Rabab
Joanna Arida
Dyala's Cousin
Sofia Asir
Dyala
Reviews
By Oren Kessler, author of the book 'Palestine 1936'> I have a number of quarrels with this film but I’ve limited myself to three of its most egregious failings: > > The utter distortion of how Jews acquired land (whatever land they owned was paid for – not “transferred” over by perfidious Brits) > > The complete absence of a guy named Hajj Amin al-Husseini (maybe you’ve heard of him) > > The silencing…
FAQ about Palestine 36
What is Palestine 36 about?
Year 1936. As villages across 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. But history is relentless. With rising numbers of Jewish immigrants escaping…
When was Palestine 36 released?
Palestine 36 was released in 2025.
What genres does Palestine 36 belong to?
Palestine 36 is categorised as Drama, History, War.
Who stars in Palestine 36?
The cast of Palestine 36 includes Karim Daoud Anaya, Hiam Abbass, Robert Aramayo, Billy Howle, Dhafer L'Abidine.