Palestine 36

But history is relentless. With rising numbers of Jewish immigrants escaping antisemitism in Europe, and the Palestinian population uniting in the largest and longest uprising against Britain's 30-year dominion, all sides spiral towards inevitable collision in a decisive moment of decision for the British Empire and the future of the entire region.

If “Palestine 36” is indeed a filmic history lesson, it’s one worth sitting through. That a traditionally realized historical drama with impeccable production value and consistently effective performances centers the Palestinian perspective makes for an essential endeavor. Carlos Aguilar/RogerEbert.com

As overdue tales of history go, “Palestine ‘36” is certainly more of a blunt instrument than a novelistic endeavor. But its broad strokes and rooted passions easily earn their place, and deserve to inspire more such stories. Robert Abele/Los Angeles Times

118 min

Season Sponsor: Rastins Pharmacy

Film Date Sponsor: to be finalized

Proceeds to Canadian Red Cross (Palestinian Red Crescent Society)

Awards:

Sao Paolo International Film Festival: won Best International Film

Tokyo International Film Festival: won Best Film

Asian World Film Festival: Best Film

Mosaic International Film Festival: won Best Film Production

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The Ancaster Film Fest presents an opportunity for Ancaster and Hamilton area residents to see exceptional international award winning films, not normally available in mainstream cineplexes and cinemas, and also provides independent distributors with an opportunity to expand the theatrical run of such films.

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