The picture explores the lead-up to and events of the Palestinian Arab Revolt from 1936 to 1939. As villages rise-up against British rule, protagonist Yusuf drifts between his rural home and the restless energy of Jerusalem, longing for a future beyond the growing unrest. But history is relentless. With rising numbers of Jewish immigrants escaping an increasingly fascist Europe, and Palestinian calls for independence, all sides spiral towards inevitable collision in a decisive moment for the British Empire and the future of the entire region.
Stars: Jeremy Irons, Hiam Abbass, Kamel El Basha, Yasmine Al Massri, Jalal Altawil, Robert Aramayo
Crew: Annemarie Jacir (Director), Ben Frost (Music), Hélène Louvart (Director of Photography), Tania Reddin (Editor), Sami Zarour (Set Decoration), Ossama Bawardi (Producer)
Country: Palestinian Territory, Qatar, United Kingdom, France
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Studio: Autonomous, Corniche Media, Katara Studios, MK Productions, Philistine Films, Snowglobe
Runtime: 1:47:31 minutes
Quality: HD
Released: Jan 01, 1970
IMDb: 10
Keywords:palestine history, palestinian resistance
