From Ground Zero
Gaza’s stories, shot through with silence and strength.
A mosaic of courage and creativity.
In the heart of conflict, 22 Gazan filmmakers — many making their first films — risked bombs, blackouts, and despair to capture the textures of daily life in Gaza. From Ground Zero is a stirring anthology of shorts — encompassing documentary, fiction, animation, and experimental forms — that form not just a record of survival, but a testament to the human spirit’s refusal to yield. Under the guidance of director-producer Rashid Masharawi, this film became Palestine’s official entry to the 2025 Oscars. It’s raw, poetic, and profoundly hopeful — offering humanity where headlines falter.
Electric Picture House, Wotton-under-Edge
113 mins
Country: Palestine / France / Qatar / Jordan / UAE
Language: Palestinian Arabic (English subtitles)
Year: 2024
Genre: Documentary / Anthology / Experimental
Recommended: 12A
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Director: Rashid Masharawi & 22 Palestinian filmmakers
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