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PALESTINE 36 at the Coca-Cola Open Air Cinema Tonight

In 1936, as the British Empire tightens its grip on Palestine, Yusuf is caught between his village home and his work in Jerusalem.

As part of the Open Air programme, the film PALESTINE 36 by the acclaimed and awarded Palestinian director Annemarie Jacir will be screened tonight at 8:30 pm at the Coca-Cola Open Air Cinema. The screening will be attended by director Jacir, as well as actors Yasmine Al Massri and Liam Cunningham.

In 1936, as the British Empire tightens its grip on Palestine, Yusuf is caught between his village home and his work in Jerusalem. Amidst an anti-colonial revolt, and Jewish refugees fleeing persecution from Europe, all sides converge in a decisive moment for the entire region.

Director: Annemarie Jacir
Cast: Hiam Abbass, Kamel El Basha, Yasmine Al Massri, Jalal Altawil, Robert Aramayo, Saleh Bakri, Yafa Bakri, Liam Cunningham, Robert Aramayo, Jeremy Irons