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- "Palestine 36" premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival, emphasizing Palestinian solidarity amid the Gaza crisis.
- Director Annemarie Jacir stressed the importance of sharing Palestinian narratives during ongoing violence.
- Set in 1936, the film critiques British colonialism and its relevance to current Middle Eastern issues.
- Protests erupted at TIFF against a film featuring a retired Israeli general, demanding action for Gaza.
- Activists accused TIFF of "art-washing" Israel's actions and called for Canadian government intervention.
