Palestine 36 vs The Swedish Connection
Palestine 36 has the higher audience score (8.1/10 against 7.7/10 for The Swedish Connection). The Swedish Connection is the shorter watch at 1h 42m compared with 1h 59m. Palestine 36 is the older of the two (2025 against 2026). Both are drama, history, war movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Palestine 36
The Swedish Connection| Palestine 36 | The Swedish Connection | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.1/10 | ★ 7.7/10 |
| Year | 2025 | 2026 |
| Length | 1h 59m | 1h 42m |
| Genres | Drama, History, War | Drama, History, War |
| Country | Palestinian Territory | Sweden |
| Director | Annemarie Jacir | Marcus Olsson, Thérèse Ahlbeck |
| Main cast | Robert Aramayo, Liam Cunningham, Billy Howle, Jeremy Irons, Hiam Abbass | Sissela Benn, Stefan Gödicke, Jonas Karlsson, Henrik Dorsin, Christoffer Nordenrot |
Synopsis
Palestine 36
In 1936, as Palestinian villages revolt against British colonial rule, Yusuf navigates between Jerusalem and his rural home, amidst escalating unrest and a pivotal moment for the British Empire.
The Swedish Connection
Swedish Foreign Ministry bureaucrat Gösta Engzell, overlooked during WWII, rescued thousands while turning supposedly neutral Sweden into a moral force. His efforts challenged the status quo and left a lasting humanitarian legacy.
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