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Oscar-shortlisted PALESTINE 36 screens at Kenya's Unseen Nairobi
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The Oscar-shortlisted film PALESTINE 36, directed by Annemarie Jacir, is currently being showcased at Kenya鈥檚 Unseen Nairobi with 25 screenings scheduled throughout April. The film, which has had a wide theatrical release across the Arab world and an extensive festival run, began its screenings on April 1st. PALESTINE 36 revisits the events leading to the Arab Revolt of 1936, following Yusuf as he navigates between his rural home and Jerusalem amidst the growing unrest of 1936 Mandate Palestine. The narrative explores the rising numbers of Jewish immigrants and Palestinian calls for independence, leading to a pivotal moment for the British Empire and the region. The film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival and has won numerous awards, including the Audience Award at the S茫o Paulo International Film Festival and Best Film at the Tokyo International Film Festival. It was shortlisted for Best International Feature Film at the Academy Awards and also for the European Film Awards. The cast includes Hiam Abbass, Kamel El Basha, Saleh Bakri, Yasmine Al-Massri, Jeremy Irons, Dhafer L鈥橝bidine, Billy Howle, Liam Cunningham, Robert Aramayo, Jalal Altawil, Yafa Bakri, and Karim Daoud Anaya. The film is produced by Ossama Bawardi with co-producers Azzam Fakhrildin, Cat Villiers, Hani Farsi, Nils 脜strand, Olivier Barbier, Katrin Pors, Hamza Ali, and Elissa Pierre.
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