New Film Explores Palestines 1936 Arab Revolt Against British Rule

Al Jazeera English Podcast: Director Annemarie Jacir Discusses Palestine 36

In a recent episode of the podcast, director Annemarie Jacir discussed her film Palestine 36, which tells the story of the 1936 Palestinian revolt. The film explores the events leading up to and during the revolt, as well as its aftermath.

According to Jacir, the crisis in Palestine today can be traced back to British colonial rule. Prior to Israeli occupation, there was a period of British colonialism that had a lasting impact on the region.

Jacir spoke about her experience making the film and how it relates to contemporary issues. She also discussed the importance of remembering and learning from history.

The episode featured Jacir’s insights into the historical context of the 1936 revolt and its relevance to current events. The podcast is available for streaming on Al Jazeera English’s website, social media platforms, and YouTube channel.

Production credits for the episode include David Enders, Sonia Bhagat, Sarí el-Khalili, Spencer Cline, Chloe K. Li, Catherine Nouhan, Tuleen Barakat, Malika Bilal, Tamara Khandaker, Alex Roldan, Hisham Abu Salah, and Mohannad al-Melhem. The episode was edited by Tamara Khandaker and produced by Alexandra Locke.

Source: Al Jazeera