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Tue 24 Mar
19:00

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Runtime: 139 minutes
Director: Annemarie Jacir
Cast: Karim Daoud Anaya, Yasmine Al Massri, Jeremy Irons, Hiam Abbass, Robert Aramayo, Liam Cunningham,
Country: State of Palestine
Year: 2025
Rating: (12A)

Tyne Valley Film Festival

Palestine 36 + short film

A Tyne Valley Film Festival screening. See our full programme here .

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. Palestine's Official Selection for the 98th Academy Awards.

Prior to Palestine 36 we are proud to present the short film Ana Dammi Falastini, made by North East arts collective, Zeytoun Arts. This official selection of the 2025 BFI Film Festival, delves into the life of a Palestinian in Newcastle. Separated from a culture and a way of life, this film captures the power of the human spirit in the face of adversity, offering hope, challenging narratives, and inspiring solidarity.

Please note that Forum Cinema memberships are not valid across Tyne Valley Film Festival screenings.

Runtime: 139 minutes
Director: Annemarie Jacir
Cast: Karim Daoud Anaya, Yasmine Al Massri, Jeremy Irons, Hiam Abbass, Robert Aramayo, Liam Cunningham,
Country: State of Palestine
Year: 2025
Rating: (12A)

Tyne Valley Film Festival

Times

Tue 24 Mar
19:00

Event Key:

SO Sold Out
SUB Subtitled
FL Foreign Language
FF Family Film
SE Special Events

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