"Palestine 36 is beautifully shot and researched, and peppered with historical touches."
— Gregory Nussen, Screen Rant
"At a time when our movies feel as though they’re getting smaller and more meaningless, it’s refreshing to see works of such sweep and ambition."
— Bilge Ebiri, New York Magazine/Vulture
"That a traditionally realized historical drama with impeccable production value and consistently effective performances centers the Palestinian perspective makes for an essential endeavor."
— Carlos Aguilar, RogerEbert.com
"It's a humanist film at its heart, remaining deeply rooted in the lives of its characters, their relationships with their community, their love for their people, and their enduring connection to their ancestral land."
— Marya E. Gates, RogerEbert.com
"An affecting denouement, which gestures towards seemingly unbreakable chains of intergenerational violence, shakes off any remaining comforting period drama gloss to speak directly, arrestingly, to today."
— Rachel Pronger, Sight & Sound
"This is a story of national identity and resistance with contemporary resonance, but it’s also a classic genre movie, its historical tapestry populated by a strong ensemble of screen stars as well as impressive newcomers."
— Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter
