PALESTINE 36 at Obenkino Cottbus: Historical cinema with political force


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A historical film drama that captivates Cottbus on May 19
With PALESTINE 36, the Obenkino in Cottbus will show a historical drama by Annemarie Jacir about a politically charged chapter in history on May 19, 2026, at 8:00 PM. The film will be shown at Obenkino on Straße der Jugend 16 in Cottbus and is scheduled for 119 minutes. ([cottbus.de](https://cottbus.de/veranstaltungen/palaestina-36-obenkino-in-cottbus-4/))
Great cinema in a compact setting
For years, Obenkino has stood for curated film evenings with cultural aspirations and a welcoming audience atmosphere in Cottbus. The venue is centrally located on Straße der Jugend 16 and is listed as an event location of the city of Cottbus. ([cottbus.de](https://cottbus.de/veranstaltungsorte/obenkino-7/))
What PALESTINE 36 is about
The film is set in 1936 in Palestine, during a time of rising tensions between British colonial power, Jewish immigration, and Arab resistance. At its center is Yusuf, whose personal journey intertwines with political upheavals. The city of Cottbus describes the film as a historical drama featuring Jeremy Irons, Hiam Abbass, and Kamel Al Basha. ([cottbus.de](https://cottbus.de/veranstaltungen/palaestina-36-obenkino-in-cottbus-4/))
An evening for discerning film fans
Those who take a seat in Obenkino will experience not a loud event, but a focused event experience with space for discussion, contextualization, and reflection. It is precisely this mix of organization, film selection, and cultural context that gives such cinema evenings their appeal. The city portal also highlights a pointed professional critique: the film unfolds with impressive accuracy and a sense of detail as visually powerful historical cinema. ([cottbus.de](https://cottbus.de/veranstaltungen/palaestina-36-obenkino-in-cottbus-4/))
Access, address, and framework
The Obenkino is located at Straße der Jugend 16, 03046 Cottbus. The city points out the accessibility of its digital offerings and also links general accessibility information at the event location. However, the event page does not provide a separate price indication for the specific cinema evening. ([cottbus.de](https://cottbus.de/veranstaltungen/palaestina-36-obenkino-in-cottbus-4/))
Conclusion: A cinema evening with character and depth
PALESTINE 36 is aimed at visitors who appreciate political film topics, striking imagery, and historical storytelling. In the atmospheric setting of Obenkino, an evening is created that resonates and provides topics for discussion. Those who want to experience such cinematic art live should mark this date in Cottbus. ([cottbus.de](https://cottbus.de/veranstaltungen/palaestina-36-obenkino-in-cottbus-4/))
Official channels of PALESTINE 36 – Obenkino in Cottbus:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stadt_cottbus/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Cottbus.de
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Stadt_Cottbus_offiziell
- TikTok: no official profile found










