
From Ground Zero (2024)
Origin: Palestine | Documentary | Director: Bashar Al Babisi, Muhammad Al Sharif and others | 112 minutes
From Ground Zero brings together 22 short films created by talented filmmakers from Gaza. Launched by renowned Palestinian filmmaker, Rashid Masharawi, the initiative was born against the backdrop of conflict and provides a platform for young artists to express themselves through their craft. Each short film, 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. Using a mix of genres including fiction, documentary, docu-fiction, animation and experimental cinema, From Ground Zero presents a rich diversity of stories that reflect the sorrow, joy and hope inherent in Gazan life. Despite the harsh filming conditions, Gaza's vibrant artistic scene shines through this collection, offering an intimate and powerful portrait of daily life and the enduring spirit of its people.
All directors: Bashar Al Babisi, Muhammad Al Sharif, Mahdi Kreirah, Wissam Moussa, Alaa Damo, Mustafa Al Nabih, Islam Al Zeriei, Alaa Ayoub, Hana Eleiwa, Rabab Khamis, Tamer Nijim, Mustafa Kulab, Karim Satoum, Etimad Washah, Nidal Damo, Ahmed Al Danaf, Aws Al Banna, Khamis Masharawi, Neda'a Abu Hassnah, Rima Mahmoud, Basil El Maqousi, Ahmad Hassunah
Producer and executive producer: Rashid Masharawi, Laura Nikolov.
For more information look on https://www.masharawifilms.org.
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