
Directed by Anne-Marie Jasir, the historical drama about the 1936 Arab revolt is released today by Wanted Cinema
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The film is set in 1936 during the British Mandate of Palestine and reconstructs the tensions that led to the outbreak of the great Arab revolt.
Introduction
Palestine 36 - When it all began is the film written and directed by Anne-Marie Jasir which reconstructs, through a choral story, one of the most delicate moments of Palestine under the British Mandate.
Set in 1936, the film follows the lives of Palestinians and British as political and social tensions rise until the outbreak of the Great Arab Revolt. Premiered at the 50th Toronto International Film Festival on 5 September 2025, the historical drama arrives in Italian cinemas starting today, Thursday 10 September 2026, distributed by Wanted Cinema.
The film was also chosen as the Palestinian entry for the 2026 Oscars, making it all the way to the December shortlist.
Below we find out everything you need to know about the film, from the plot to the cast. In the meantime, you can watch the trailer in the video at the top of this article.

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