"Palestine 36" crowned top-grossing indie film at Spain’s Cinema Week
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Annemarie Jacir’s historical drama ‘Palestine 36’ has maintained a strong theatrical run in Spain, entering its fifth consecutive week in cinemas while continuing to perform strongly at the box office.
The film, which Roya Media Group helped finance, ranked as the highest-grossing independent film during Spain’s Cinema Week (Fiesta del Cine), while also remaining among Spain’s Top 30 box office titles.
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Its continued performance after five weeks points to sustained audience interest and strong word-of-mouth, with the film continuing to draw audiences across Spanish cinemas.
As Palestine’s Official Oscar Entry for Best International Feature, Palestine 36's sustained commercial footprint in Spain highlights the powerful international appetite for authentic Arab storytelling and its viability in major global markets.
Set during the 1936 Arab Revolt against British rule, ‘Palestine 36’ explores the political and social tensions of the period through the experiences of its characters.
