Palestinian director Annemarie Jacir’s historical costume drama, “Palestine 36,” brings together notable actors including Jeremy Irons and Hiam Abbas. The film focuses on the decade preceding the division of Palestine into Jewish and Arab states. While containing fascinating and surprising scenes, critic Kerstin Gezelius finds the overall impact of “Palestine 36” to be unconvincing. The film aims to depict a crucial period in the history of Palestine, but falls short of fully exploring its complexities. Despite the talent involved, the narrative does not achieve its potential depth. This results in a visually interesting, yet ultimately unsatisfying cinematic experience concerning Palestine.