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Annemarie Jacir Finishes 'Palestine 36,' Reimagining the First Palestinian Revolt

Halted just before filming by October 7, the production relocated to Jordan, then wrapped in Jerusalem.

Overview

  • The fourth feature reconstructs the 1930s uprising under British mandate using a hybrid form that intercuts colorized archival footage with fiction.
  • Preparations included restoring a village, building period military vehicles, and cultivating fields to recreate an agricultural landscape.
  • Jacir reported that attempts to return to the original set were blocked by the army and settlers, prompting the temporary move to Jordan.
  • The film centers ordinary villagers and pairs intimate family narratives with the pressures of colonial rule, according to recent coverage.
  • The director said the Jerusalem neighborhood used for filming no longer has Palestinian residents, highlighting ongoing displacement.