Arab American Cultural Center of Silicon Valley San Jose, CA

PALESTINE 36 Film Screening – Palestine’s Entry for the 2026 Oscars; and an exhibit of rare traditional Palestinian dresses from the era.

AACC & AFMI present

PALESTINE 36 and Exhibit of Rare Traditional pre-1948 Palestinian Costumes

Sunday, May 17

Exhibit opens at 5:30pm (before and after the film)

Film Screening starts at 6:00pm

Arab American Cultural Center

3968 Twilight Drive

San Jose, CA 95124

Palestine 36 (2025): In 1936, as the British Empire tightens its grip on Palestine, Yusuf is caught between his village home and his work in Jerusalem. Amidst an anti-colonial revolt, and Jewish refugees fleeing persecution from Europe, all sides converge in a decisive moment for the entire region. Palestine’s Official Selection for the 98th Academy Awards.

Pop-Up Exhibit Display of a selection of rare Palestinian traditional costumes from before the 1948 Nakba (Palestinian Catastrophe).