Solidarity With Palestine

From Ground Zero:  The Untold Stories

“From Ground Zero: The Untold Stories” 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.

The film was scheduled to have its world premiere at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival but was removed from the selection by the festival. In response, Masharawi held a screening outside the venue as a sign of protest. The film had its world premiere at the 2024 Amman International Film Festival and was later screened at the 2024 Toronto Film Festival. “From Ground Zero” is the Palestinian entry for the 2025 Academy Awards. 

Sıfır Noktasından: Gazze’nin Anlatılmamış Öyküleri

From Ground Zero:  The Untold Stories

DCP / Renkli Color / 112’

Arapça; İngilizce ve Türkçe Altyazılı

Arabic with Turkish, English Subtitles 

Filistin, Fransa, Katar, Ürdün, Birleşik Arap Emirlikleri, 2024

Palestine, France, Qatar, Jordan, United Arab Emirates, 2024

Proje Yürütücüsü / Project Supervisor: 

Rashid Masharawi

Proje Koordinatörü / Project Coordinator

Laura Nikolov

Kurgu / Editing

Pauline Eon 

Yapım / Production:

Masharawi Fund 

Dünya Hakları / World Sales: 

Coorigines Production

Bölüm 1 – Part 1

1. Reema Mahmoud – “Selfie” – “Selfi” (7’49) 
2. Muhammad Al Sharif – “No Signal” – “Sinyal Yok” (4,19)
3. Ahmed Hassouna – “Sorry Cinema” – “Özür Dilerim Sinema” (6’56)
4. Islam Al Zeriei – “Flashback” – “Anımsamalar” (5’21)
5. Mustafa Kolab – “Echo” – “Yankı” (2’32)
6. Nidal Damo – “All is Fine” – Her Şey Yolunda” (4’29)
7. Khamis Masharawi – “Soft Skin” – “Yumuşak Deri” (7’54)
8. Bashar Al Balbisi – “Charm” – “Şans” (4’12)
9. Tamer Nijim – “The Teacher” – “Öğretmen” (5’15)
10. Ahmed Al Danaf – “A School Day” – “Bir Okul Günü” (3’09)
11. Alaa Islam Ayoub – “Overload” – “Tükenmiş” (3’52)

Bölüm 2 – Part 2

1. Karim Satoum – “Hell’s Heaven” – “Cehennemin Cenneti” (4’47)
2. Alaa Damo – “24 Hours” – “24 Saat” (6’02)
3. Aws Al Banna – “Jad and Natalie” – “Jad ve Natalie”  (3’13)
4. Rabab Khamis – “Recycling” – “Geri Dönüşüm” (3’15)
5. Etimad Washah – “Taxi Wanissa” – “Taksi Wanissa” (4’48)
6. Mustafa Al Nabih – “Offerings” – “Adaklar” (4’43)
7. Hana Eleiwa – “No” – “Hayır” (7’31)
8. Wissam Moussa – “Farah and Myriam” – “Farah ve Myriam” (5’43)
9. Basel El Maqousi – “Fragments” – “Parçalar” (3’24)
10. Neda’a Abu Hasna – “Out of Frame” – “Kadraj Dışı” (6’51)
11. Mahdi Kreirah – “Awaking” – “Uyanış” (4’53)