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
Bölüm 2 – Part 2