What’s Happening in Jerusalem Right Now?

What’s Happening in Jerusalem Right Now?

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Palestine 36: A Conversation with Annemarie Jacir

In this episode of This Is Palestine, host Diana Buttu speaks with Palestinian writer and director Annemarie Jacir about her Academy Award shortlisted film, Palestine 36. The historical drama is set during the Great Palestinian Revolt against British colonial rule. At the heart o ...  Show more

The politics of Art: An interview with Sliman Mansour.

In this episode of This Is Palestine, we speak with renowned Palestinian artist Sliman Mansour to explore his childhood and artistic journey, shaped by pivotal moments in the Palestinian struggle and their influence on the art movement. From playing with clay alongside his grandm ...  Show more

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