From Ground Zero (2024)
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- 1h 52min
- Documentary, Animation
- 12 Feb 2025 (France)
- Movie
- 2 wins & 2 nominations.
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Aws Al-Banna |
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Kenzi Al Balbisi |
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Mohammed Kamel |
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Damo Nidal |
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Alaa Nijim |
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Yahya Saad |
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Karim Satoum |
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Thaer Abu Zubaida |
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Directed by
Produced by
| Rashid Masharawi | ... | producer |
| Michael Moore | ... | executive producer |
| Laura Nikolov | ... | producer |
Music by
| Naseer Shamma | ||
Editing by
| Pauline Eon | ||
| Denis Le Paven | ||
Sound Department
| Sarah Fasseur-Leroux | ... | sound mixer |
Location Management
| Anuj Rajput | ... | assistant location manager |
Additional Crew
| Alexis Auffret | ... | production coordinator: France |
| Yafa Masharawi | ... | production coordinator: Gaza |
Production Companies
- Masharawi Fund For Films & Filmmakers in Gaza
- Coorigines Production
- Metafora Production (co-produced by)
- Sharjah Art Foundation (co-produced by)
- International Media Support (supported by)
- The Royal Film Commission (support by)
- Doha Film Institute (support by)
- Akka Films (co-produced by)
Distributors
- Watermelon Pictures (2025) (United States) (theatrical) (limited)
- Coorigines Distribution (2025) (France) (theatrical)
- Revolver Film (Italy) (tv) (-)
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Other Companies
Storyline
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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. |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Official submission of Palestine for the 'Best International Feature Film' category of the 97th Academy Awards in 2025. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Episode dated 21 November 2024 (2024). See more » |
| Quotes |
Unnamed child featured in the film.:
Our mother wrote our names on our limbs so that we can be identified by the pieces after the bombs come. See more » |