<p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr">Katara Studios has announced its participation as a co-producer in the historical drama “ <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sbisiali.com/ar/news/article/palestine-is-my-love-saba-mubarak-in-a-distinctive-palestinian-look">Palestine</a> 36,” the latest work by prominent Palestinian director Annemarie Jacir. The film will have its world premiere as an official selection at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival, one of the most important festivals in the global film industry.</p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Artistic contribution via soundtrack</span> </h2><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:1247/1187;" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/news/images/bb70a70f-eb2f-414e-a274-b9941e875f34.jpeg" ></figure><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> In addition to its production role, Katara Studios played a key role in the film's artistic side, supporting the original soundtrack, recorded in collaboration with the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra. This participation is an extension of Katara's vision to promote world-class regional production and emphasize the importance of supporting authentic Arab voices through integrated artistic tools.</p><h3 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">An epic story on the outskirts of Jerusalem</span> </h3><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:1280/696;" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/news/images/35a45b79-212e-4205-953a-cca212ec3070.jpeg" ></figure><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The film takes viewers back to 1936, in the midst of the Great Palestinian Intifada against the British Mandate. It revolves around the character of "Yousef," who lives between his village and Jerusalem, dreaming of a better life amidst a turbulent political reality. The film chronicles a pivotal moment in Palestinian history, with tensions escalating between Palestinians and the occupying forces, coinciding with the increase in Jewish immigration from Europe, in a dramatic plot that blends conflict and humanity.</p><h3 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Arab and international championship for exceptional work</span> </h3><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:780/327;" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/news/images/d4137bc6-f9c3-4f5b-a112-32d8a8420d5b.webp" ></figure><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Palestine 36 brings together an elite group of Arab and international stars, in a high-profile cast that includes Jeremy Irons, Liam Cunningham, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sbisiali.com/ar/news/article/nadine-njeim-and-dhafer-labidine-to-meet-in-ramadan-2026">and Dhafer L'Abidine,</a> alongside prominent Palestinian names such as Hiam Abbass, Yasmine Al-Masry, Kamel El-Basha, and Saleh Bakri, giving the film a high performance credibility and enhancing its artistic and human presence. Through this work, director Annemarie Jacir is keen to present a profound visual narrative based on real historical facts, while not neglecting the personal and emotional side of its heroes.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> “Palestine 36” represents a new step in the journey of Arab cinema, opening the way for more productions that place history in a modern human context, and giving Palestinian voices a global platform to convey their reality through the language of cinema.</p>