Annemarie Jacir
Palestinian filmmaker and writer known for directing Palestine 36, an historical epic about the 1936 Palestinian revolt; discusses filmmaking, history, and personal connections to the story in the episode.
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Mar 30, 2026 • 35min
Making the Film 'Palestine 36' (w/ director Annemarie Jacir) | The Chris Hedges Report
Annemarie Jacir, Palestinian filmmaker and writer behind Palestine 36, reimagines the 1936–39 uprising and its role in shaping modern Palestine. She discusses British counterinsurgency, archival revelations of brutality, and how class divisions and divide-and-rule tactics shaped the struggle. Jacir also recounts the film’s fraught production, from disruptions and relocation to covert shooting under occupation.
Apr 3, 2026 • 23min
Palestine 36: A film about a revolt that nearly changed history
Annemarie Jacir, Palestinian filmmaker and writer behind Palestine 36, blends personal family memory with historical cinema. She explores the 1936 Palestinian revolt, British colonial legacies, recreating 1930s villages on location, archival footage, and the production challenges and politics of screening the film today.
Oct 21, 2025 • 31min
Award-Winning Filmmaker Annemarie Jacir — On the Making of Palestine 36
Annemarie Jacir, an Oscar-nominated Palestinian filmmaker and a trailblazer in Arab cinema, discusses her latest film, Palestine 36. The film, set during the 1936 Arab Revolt, highlights the personal stories of resilience against colonial rule. Annemarie shares the ten-year journey of bringing this ambitious project to life, including overcoming funding challenges and filming amidst crisis. She explains why Palestinian storytelling is crucial, explores complex character portrayals, and emphasizes the importance of the land in the film's narrative.
