Standing Ovation and “Free Palestine” Chants After Palestine 36 Screening at Red Sea Film Festival
The historical film Palestine 36 received a standing ovation and cheers of “Free Palestine” at the 5th Red Sea International Film Festival, attended by the cast and crew.
The screening of Palestine 36 at the 5th Red Sea International Film Festival was met with enthusiastic applause and chants of “Free Palestine”, reflecting the audience’s admiration for the film’s historical narrative. 🌟
⭐ Film Synopsis
The film presents a historical drama about the Palestinian uprising against British rule in 1936. It follows Youssef navigating his rural village and the bustling city of Jerusalem amid rising tensions between Palestinians and Jewish immigrants fleeing fascist Europe.
The story highlights the struggle for freedom and independence in a pivotal historical moment. ⚡
⭐ Festival Participation
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Palestine’s official Oscar entry
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Shortlisted for the European Film Awards
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World premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival
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Participations include festivals in Los Angeles, Chicago, and Red Sea
⭐ Cast & Crew
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Director & Writer: Ann Marie Jasser
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Cinematography: Helen Lovart
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Editing: Tania Riden
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Production Design: Nail King
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Costume Design: Hamada Attallah
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Music: Ben Frost 🎵
International Cast:
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Jeremy Irons
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Hiam Abbas
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Kamel Al-Basha
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Saleh Bakri, Yasmine Al-Masri, Jalal Al-Tawil
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Billy Howle, Dhafer L’Abidine, Robert Aramayo
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New faces: Ward Helou, Ward Eliboni, Yafa Bakri 🌟
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