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Palestinian Filmmaker Wins Grand Prix at Tokyo Festival

11/5/2025

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Annemarie Jacir, Palestinian filmmaker, won the Grand Prix for Palestine 36 at Tokyo International Film Festival.
Palestine 36 depicts the 1936 Arab Revolt against British rule.
Palestine 36 also earned acclaim at the Toronto Film Festival.
Other honors include the Special Jury Prize for We Are the Fruits of the Forest, Best Director honors for Alessio Rigo de Righi, Matteo Zoppis, and Zhang Lu, and the Audience Award for Blonde.

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Annemarie Jacir, Palestinian filmmaker, won the Grand Prix for Palestine 36 at Tokyo International Film Festival.
Palestine 36 depicts the 1936 Arab Revolt against British rule.
Palestine 36 also earned acclaim at the Toronto Film Festival.
Other honors include the Special Jury Prize for We Are the Fruits of the Forest, Best Director honors for Alessio Rigo de Righi, Matteo Zoppis, and Zhang Lu, and the Audience Award for Blonde.