The film revisits the events of the Great Palestinian Revolt of 1936 through a gripping storThe film is currently screening in a number of cinemas in Jordan, Egypt, the Gulf countries, Morocco, and Tunisia

The Palestinian film “Palestine 36”, directed by Annemarie Jacir, continues to make a strong impact in Jordanian cinemas after topping the Taj Cinema box office for the second consecutive week, outperforming international films starring actors who have previously won prestigious cinematic awards.

This strong audience turnout reflects a clear interest among Jordanian and Arab viewers in cinematic works that carry a human and historical dimension. The film revisits the events of the Great Palestinian Revolt of 1936 through a compelling story that focuses on ordinary people during times of major transformation, بعيدا from direct rhetoric or slogans.

“Palestine 36” features a distinguished cast of Arab and international cinema stars, including Hiam Abbass, Saleh Bakri, and Yasmine Al Massri, alongside notable international participation. The film presents a visual and dramatic vision that has characterized Annemarie Jacir’s previous works.

In terms of screenings, the film is currently showing in a number of cinemas across Jordan, Egypt, the Gulf countries, Morocco, and Tunisia, in addition to international screenings at festivals and commercial cinemas in Europe and North America. This follows its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, where it received wide critical and audience acclaim.

The film has also achieved a strong presence at international festivals, winning the Grand Prize at the Tokyo International Film Festival. It was selected for the short list of the European Film Awards and was chosen as Palestine’s official submission for the Academy Awards in the Best International Feature Film category.

The success of “Palestine 36” in Jordanian and Arab cinemas confirms that Palestinian cinema is capable of competing on a popular, box-office level—not only within the festival circuit—and that audiences continue to seek honest stories told through a mature cinematic language, even amid the flood of global productions.