I just watched this film Palestine 36 and I'm still reeling from it

. The way Annemarie Jacir tells the story of her people is so powerful, it's like you're right there with them on the streets of Jerusalem and in the farm village of Al Basma. The cinematography is stunning, especially with that archival footage - it feels like you're witnessing history unfold right before your eyes

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What really gets me is how Jacir weaves together these intricate threads of tatreez to represent the Palestinian culture. It's not just a film about resistance and oppression, it's also about hope and resilience in the face of overwhelming adversity

. And that final shot of Afra running towards an uncertain future? Absolutely heart-wrenching

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I love how Jacir refused to shy away from the harsh realities of the conflict, even when it meant facing massive financial losses and production delays

. It's clear she's committed to telling her people's story truthfully, without any sugarcoating or abstraction. And honestly, I think that's what makes this film so urgent - it feels like a clarion call to continue holding onto hope in the face of darkness

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Anyway, I'm off to see Palestine 36 on October 31st!
