Tokyo, Nov. 5 -- Palestinian filmmaker Annemarie Jacir's historical drama about a 1936 Palestinian uprising against British rule and Jewish settlers, titled 'Palestine 36' soared high as it secured the Tokyo Grand Prix for best film at the 38th Tokyo International Film Festival in the Competition section, reported Variety.

The award carries a cash prize of JPY3 million (19,545 USD).

The festival announced its winners on Wednesday evening local time in Tokyo, with the second-place special jury prize going to "We Are the Fruits of the Forest," reported Variety.

Rithy Panh's documentary is about the indigenous Bunong people of the director's native Cambodia.

It received JPY 500,000 (approximately $ 3,255 USD).

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