Watermelon Pictures has acquired the documentary 'Everything Is Not OK' by director Dev Benegal, which chronicles the life of artist Judith Blum Reddy, for exclusive streaming on Watermelon+.
The Cannes Film Festival showcased various film premieres, reviews, and award announcements, including a Golden Globes prize for 'Groundswell'. The event also featured numerous celebrity appearances, interviews, and notable statements from actors like Javier Bardem and Cate Blanchett on social and political issues.
Annemarie Jacir’s Oscar-shortlisted drama 'Palestine 36', which explores the 1936-1939 revolt, has secured a licensing deal with Netflix MENA, making it available across the Middle East and North Africa.
Iranian nuclear facilities were attacked, with Israel claiming responsibility just hours after threatening to escalate military operations against Iran. Israeli forces confirmed bombing Iran's Arak heavy-water reactor, targeting key infrastructure for plutonium production, following earlier reports of US and Israeli strikes on facilities in Arak and Ardakan.
The historical drama "Palästina 36," which depicts the Arab revolt in British Mandate Palestine, has been banned in Jerusalem, leading to a discussion with director Annemarie Jacir about the difficult filming and accusations of bias.
Annemarie Jacir’s film "Palestine 36" has received the most nominations for the 10th edition of the Critics Awards For Arab Films, organized by the Arab Cinema Centre.
An open letter initiated by French cinema professionals, protesting tycoon Vincent Bolloré’s increasing control over France’s media and entertainment sectors, has garnered international support, with signatures swelling to 3,500.
Annemarie Jacir's epic film "Palästina 36" tells the story of the 1936 uprising of Arab villagers against the British Mandate. Despite being one-sided, the historical film is deemed noteworthy and important.
Director Annemarie Jacir's film 'Palestine 36' traces the origins of today's crisis back to British colonial rule, examining a revolt that nearly changed history.
EXCLUSIVE: PALESTINE ‘36, The Oscar shortlisted movie Palestine ’36 from Palestinian filmmaker Annemarie Jacir will now bow with an exclusive Angelika Film Center engagement in New York City on March 20. This will be followed by a Los Angeles, the Bay Area, Chicago, Houston, Washington, DC and a New York expansion on March 27 before a […]