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Annemarie Jacir's 'Palestine 36' Nominated for Oscars

11/22/2025

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Annemarie Jacir's Palestine 36 was selected as Palestine's entry for Best International Feature at the 98th Academy Awards.
Sneak-peek screenings will be in over 50 U.S. and Canada cities on November 29.
The film is set during the 1936 Palestinian revolt against British rule and stars Saleh Bakri and Jeremy Irons.
It premiered at TIFF with a 100% Rotten Tomatoes rating, won Tokyo's Grand Prix, and is set for a 2026 release.

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Annemarie Jacir's Palestine 36 was selected as Palestine's entry for Best International Feature at the 98th Academy Awards.
Sneak-peek screenings will be in over 50 U.S. and Canada cities on November 29.
The film is set during the 1936 Palestinian revolt against British rule and stars Saleh Bakri and Jeremy Irons.
It premiered at TIFF with a 100% Rotten Tomatoes rating, won Tokyo's Grand Prix, and is set for a 2026 release.