From Ground Zero (2024)

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Director: Ahmad Hassunah, Ahmed Al Danaf, Alaa Ayoub, Alaa Damo, Aws Al Banna, Bashar Al Babisi, Basil El Maqousi, Etimad Washah, Hana Eleiwa, Islam Al Zeriei, Karim Satoum, Khamis Masharawi, Mahdi Kreirah, Muhammad Al Sharif, Mustafa Al Nabih, Mustafa Kulab, Neda'a Abu Hassnah, Nidal Damo, Rabab Khamis, Rima Mahmoud, Tamer Nijim, Wissam Moussa Run Time: 115 min. Release Year: 2024 Language: Arabic

Starring: Alaa Nijim, Aws Al Banna, Kamel Mohammad, Karim Satoum, Nidal Damo

Country: Palestine, France, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Switzerland, Denmark
Language: Arabic

About the film:

“An unforgettable exhibition of the human spirit, a memorial to the trauma and brutality of life under war, and a collection of art that raises awareness and demands a better ending to this story than a sequel.” – RogerEbert.com

Palestine’s Official Submission for the 2025 Academy Awards, From Ground Zero, is a collection of revealing stories from 22 Palestinian filmmakers living through war, who capture their lives in Gaza amidst war.

Using a blend of animation, documentary, and fiction, they create a powerful testament to the steadfastness of the human spirit. This film serves as a remarkable reflection of how art can thrive even in the darkest times, showcasing the enduring spirit and creativity that emerge amid ongoing devastation.

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