From Ground Zero (2025)
"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.
- Released
- 2025-01-03
- Genres
- Documentary, Drama, Animation
- Runtime
- 117 min
- Status
- Released
- Directed / written by
- Wissam Moussa, Nidal Damo, Ala'a Islam Ayoub, Karim Satoum
- TMDB rating
- 7.4/10 from 20 votes
Cast
- Alaa Nijim as Self / The Teacher
- Aws Al-Banna as Self
- Kamel Mohammad as Self / Ahmad / The Driver
- Karim Satoum as Self
- Nidal Damo as Self
- Thaer Abu Zubaida as Self / Man 1
- Yahya Saad as Self
- Ranin Alzeriei as Self
- Nour Al Sharif as Nour
- Muhammad Ghuriz as Man 2
- Aboud El Sayed as The Student
- Youssef Nijim as The Phone Corner Man
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