Palestine 36: A film about a revolt that nearly changed history

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: April 3, 2026Country: Palestine

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Palestine 36: A film about a revolt that nearly changed history

The film Palestine 36, directed by Annemarie Jacir, traces the 1936 Palestinian revolt that nearly succeeded. It highlights the often-forgotten roots of today's crisis, dating back to British colonial rule. Jacir emphasizes that this history still feels painfully relevant in the contemporary context.

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