original title:
From Ground Zero
directed by:
Reema Mahmoud, Muhammad Al Sharif, Ahmed Hassouna, Islam Al Zeriei, Mustafa Kolab, Nidal Damo, Khamis Masharawi, Bashar Al Balbisi, Tamer Nijim, Ahmed Al Danaf, Alaa Islam Ayoub, Karim Satoum, Alaa Damo, Aws Al Banna, Rabab Khamis, Mustafa Al-Nabih, Mustafa Al-Nabih, Hana Eleiwa, Wissam Moussa, Basel El Maqousi, Nida’a Abu Hasna, Mahdi Kreirah
cast:
Alaa Nijim, Aws Al Banna, Kamel Mohammad, Karim Satoum, Kenzi Al Balbisi, Nidal Damo, Thaer Abu Zubaida, Yahya Saad
editing:
Denis Le Paven, Pauline Eon
music:
Naseer Shamma, Johanni Curtet, Jabr Al Hajj, Sol Band
producer:
production:
Masharawi Film Fund, Coorigines Production, Metafora Production, Revolver, International Media Support (IMS), Royal Film Commission Jordan, Sharjah Art Foundation, Doha Film Institute, Akka Films
distribution:
country:
Palestine/France/Qatar/Jordan/EAU/Italy
year:
2024
film run:
112'
format:
colour
status:
Ready (01/06/2024)
festivals & awards:
From Ground Zero is a compelling project that brings together 22 short films created by talented filmmakers from Gaza. Launched by Rashid Masharawi, a renowned Palestinian filmmaker, the initiative was born against the backdrop of conflict and aims to provide a platform for young artists to express themselves through their craft. Each film, ranging in length from 3 to 6 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. 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.