UN Movie Society presents global event featuring Palestine’s Oscar submission for best international feature film Palestine 36
VIRTUAL GLOBAL LAUNCH (LIVE & ON DEMAND): UNITED NATIONS
Saturday, 29 November 2025
International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People
9:00am EST (New York Time)
UN Global YouTube: https://youtu.be/-3hhiNZnS6A
UN WebTV: https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1q/k1qkhezqeo
On the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, on Saturday, 29 November 2025, the UN Movie Society of the United Nations Staff Recreation Council - dedicated to advancing UN global causes through the transformative power of storytelling, will present an event featuring Palestine’s Oscar submission for Best International Feature Film – PALESTINE 36. The entire programme will be broadcasted live & on demand on the global channels of the United Nations - UN Web TV and UN YouTube.
PALESTINE 36 explores the Arab Revolt of 1936–1939 against British colonial rule. Directed by Annemarie Jacir, the film lays the historical groundwork for what followed in 1948 and beyond, making the events an urgent story to bring to the screen. This pivotal moment is essential for understanding the Palestinian question, which has been on the agenda of the United Nations for nearly eight decades. The film features an extraordinary international cast, including British Oscar-winner Jeremy Irons (Reversal of Fortune), Irish acclaimed Liam Cunningham (Game of Thrones), and Palestinian Emmy-nominated Hiam Abbass (Succession). PALESTINE 36 is Annemarie Jacir’s fourth consecutive film to be selected as Palestine’s Oscar submission for the Best International Feature Film.
On this occasion, the event will be opened with remarks delivered by H.E. Mr. Riyad H. Mansour, Ambassador, Permanent Observer of the State of Palestine to the United Nations. Movies hold the unique power to promote universal ideals, principles, and values so deeply enshrined by the United Nations - including peace, development, respect for human rights, cultural appreciation, the dignity of the human person, and equal rights for all. Founded at the United Nations Headquarters by Brenda Vongova, the UN Movie Society is committed to championing the goals and values of the United Nations through the universal language of motion pictures.
PROGRAMME
Opening Remarks
H.E. Mr. Riyad H. Mansour
Ambassador, Permanent Observer of the State of Palestine to the United Nations
Presentation
Brenda Vongova, Artistic Director
UN Movie Society of the United Nations Staff Recreation Council
Interview with Annemarie Jacir, Director of PALESTINE 36
FeaturingClips from PALESTINE 36
SPECIAL THANKS
UN Department of Global Communications
Permanent Observer Mission of the State of Palestine to the United Nations
Speechwriting Unit of the Executive Office of the Secretary-General
Watermelon Pictures
Cameramen & Video Editing
Yancy Tavares
Marie Blake
Opening and Closing Music:
UN Chamber Music Society of the United Nations Staff Recreation Council
Brenda Vongova, Artistic Director
MOHAMMED FLAYFEL (1899 - 1986) Mawtini
Hana Mundiya (Violinist), Naoko Nakajima (Violinist), Florrie Marshall (Violist), Jakob Taylor (Cellist), Brenda Vongova (Piano)
