From Ground Zero
Film details
| Film Title | From Ground Zero |
|---|---|
| Suitability | |
| Genre | |
| Length | 113mins |
| Year | 2025 |
| Country | France, Jordan, Palestinian Territory, Qatar, Switzerland |
| Director | Ahmad Hassunah |
| Actors | Alaa Nijim, Aws Al Banna, Kamel Mohammad, Karim Satoum, Nidal Damo, Thaer Abu Zubaida, Yahya Saad, Ranin Alzeriei, Nour Al Sharif, Muhammad Ghuriz, Aboud El Sayed, Youssef Nijim |
| Language | Arabic |
| AKA | قصص غير محكية من غزة من المسافة صفر |
| Showings |
Due to technical issues beyond our control, this screening has unfortunately been cancelled.
“From Ground Zero” is a compelling project that brings together 22 short films created by talented filmmakers from Gaza. Launched by Rashid Masharawi, a notable Palestinian filmmaker, the initiative emerged amid the backdrop of conflict, aiming to provide a platform for young artists to express themselves through their craft. Each film, ranging from 3 to 7 minutes, presents a unique perspective on the current reality in Gaza. The project captures the diverse experiences of life in the Palestinian enclave, including the challenges, tragedies, and moments of resilience faced by its people. With a mix of genres such as fiction, documentary, docu-fiction, animation, and experimental cinema, “From Ground Zero” showcases a rich tapestry of stories that reflect the sorrow, joy, and hope inherent in Gazan life.
Heartrending as its individual glimpses of Gazan life can be on their own, “From Ground Zero” is such an effective plea for humanity because its shorts cohere into a larger and more specific portrait of artists interrupted.
