Palestine 36 is an upcoming internationally co-produced historical drama, written and directed by Annemarie Jacir. It stars Jeremy Irons, Hiam Abbass, Kamel El Basha, Yasmine Al Massri, Jalal Altawil, Robert Aramayo, Saleh Bakri, Yafa Bakri, Karim Daoud Anaya, Billy Howle, Dhafer L'Abidine and Liam Cunningham.
Cast
- Jeremy Irons
- Hiam Abbass
- Kamel El Basha
- Yasmine Al Massri
- Jalal Altawil
- Robert Aramayo
- Saleh Bakri
- Yafa Bakri
- Karim Daoud Anaya
- Billy Howle
- Dhafer L'Abidine
- Liam Cunningham
- Mo’min Swaitat
Production
In February 2025, it was announced Jeremy Irons, Hiam Abbass, Kamel El Basha, Yasmine Al Massri, Jalal Altawil, Robert Aramayo, Saleh Bakri, Yafa Bakri, Karim Daoud Anaya, Billy Howle, Dhafer L'Abidine and Liam Cunningham had joined the cast of the film, with Annemarie Jacir directing from a screenplay she wrote. Curzon Film and MAD Distribution will distribute the film in the United Kingdom and Middle East, respectively.[1][2]
Principal photography was set to take place in Palestine; however, the October 7 Hamas-led attack on Israel occurred forced production to be postponed.[3]
References
- ^ Goodfellow, Melanie (February 10, 2025). "MK2 & Lucky Number Board Annemarie Jacir's 'Palestine 36'; Unveil First Stills & Jeremy Irons Casting Alongside Hiam Abbass, Saleh Bakri, Billy Howle & Liam Cunningham – EFM". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 14, 2025.
- ^ Goodfellow, Melanie (February 14, 2025). "MAD Distribution Takes MENA Rights To Annemarie Jacir's 'Palestine 36' – EFM". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 14, 2025.
- ^ Vivarelli, Nick (March 29, 2024). "Palestinian Directors Overseas Watch the War at Home — And Wrestle With Cinema's Role in Conveying the Turmoil". Variety. Retrieved February 14, 2025.
External links
- Palestine 36 at IMDb