Annemarie Jacir

Filmmaker Annemarie Jacir shares insights into her latest feature, Palestine 36, which explores the Palestinian Arab Revolt of 1936-1939 under British mandate. Selected as Palestine's entry for Best International Feature at the 98th Academy Awards, the film will screen in over 50 U.S. and Canadian cities on November 29 for the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People. In the interview, Jacir details production challenges, casting, and the film's relevance to current events.