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The Closing Night of London Palestine Film Festival 2024 is a simultaneous screening of this portmanteau of 22 short films from Gaza made over the past year.
From Ground Zero
will be screened in east, west, and south London cinemas.
From Ground Zero
Palestine/France/Qatar/UAE/Switzerland, 2024, Rashid Masharawi and Laura Nikolov, 112’
From Ground Zero is a portmanteau of 22 short films made in Gaza over that past year. Initiated by Palestinian director Rashid Masharawi, the project brings us the voices of 22 Gazan filmmakers telling untold stories of the current war on film.
From Ground Zero brings together 22 short films created by talented filmmakers from Gaza. Launched by renowned Palestinian filmmaker, Rashid Masharawi, the initiative was born against the backdrop of conflict and provides a platform for young artists to express themselves through their craft. Each short film, 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.
"From Ground Zero" is a compelling project that brings together 22 short films created by talented filmmakers from Gaza. Launched by Rashid Masharawi, a notable Palestinian filmmaker, the initiative emerged amid the backdrop of conflict, aiming to provide a platform for young artists to express themselves through their craft. Each film, ranging from 3 to 7 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. With a mix of genres such as fiction, documentary, docu-fiction, animation, and experimental cinema, "From Ground Zero" showcases a rich tapestry of stories that reflect the sorrow, joy, and hope inherent in Gazan life.
Fri, Nov 29th, 8:00 PM @ Sands Films Cinema
Tue, Dec 3rd, 8:00 PM @ Sands Films Cinema
- Year:
- 2024
- Runtime:
- 115 minutes
- Language:
- Arabic
- Subtitle Language:
- English
- Director:
- Wissam Moussa, Khamis Masharawi, Basil El Maqousi, Mahdi Kreirah, Karim Satoum, Rabab Khamis, Alaa Damo, Ahmed Al Danaf, Mustafa Al Nabih, Etimad Washah, Alaa Ayoub, Tamer Nijim, Mustafa Kulab, Islam Al Zeriei, Bashar Al Babisi, Neda'a Abu Hassnah, Muhammad Al Sharif, Aws Al Banna, Nidal Damo, Rima Mahmoud, Hana Eleiwa, Ahmad Hassunah
- Producer:
- Rashid Masharawi
- Executive Producer:
- Laura Nikolov
- Cast:
- Alaa Nijim, Aws Al Banna, Kamel Mohammad
- Editor:
- Denis Le Paven, Pauline Eon
This page is to obtain access to the Sands Films Cinema Club presentation ONLINE
To attend in person, please CLICK HERE
*
The Closing Night of London Palestine Film Festival 2024 is a simultaneous screening of this portmanteau of 22 short films from Gaza made over the past year.
From Ground Zero
will be screened in east, west, and south London cinemas.
From Ground Zero
Palestine/France/Qatar/UAE/Switzerland, 2024, Rashid Masharawi and Laura Nikolov, 112’
From Ground Zero is a portmanteau of 22 short films made in Gaza over that past year. Initiated by Palestinian director Rashid Masharawi, the project brings us the voices of 22 Gazan filmmakers telling untold stories of the current war on film.
From Ground Zero brings together 22 short films created by talented filmmakers from Gaza. Launched by renowned Palestinian filmmaker, Rashid Masharawi, the initiative was born against the backdrop of conflict and provides a platform for young artists to express themselves through their craft. Each short film, 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.
"From Ground Zero" is a compelling project that brings together 22 short films created by talented filmmakers from Gaza. Launched by Rashid Masharawi, a notable Palestinian filmmaker, the initiative emerged amid the backdrop of conflict, aiming to provide a platform for young artists to express themselves through their craft. Each film, ranging from 3 to 7 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. With a mix of genres such as fiction, documentary, docu-fiction, animation, and experimental cinema, "From Ground Zero" showcases a rich tapestry of stories that reflect the sorrow, joy, and hope inherent in Gazan life.
Fri, Nov 29th, 8:00 PM @ Sands Films Cinema
Tue, Dec 3rd, 8:00 PM @ Sands Films Cinema
- Year:
- 2024
- Runtime:
- 115 minutes
- Language:
- Arabic
- Subtitle Language:
- English
- Director:
- Wissam Moussa, Khamis Masharawi, Basil El Maqousi, Mahdi Kreirah, Karim Satoum, Rabab Khamis, Alaa Damo, Ahmed Al Danaf, Mustafa Al Nabih, Etimad Washah, Alaa Ayoub, Tamer Nijim, Mustafa Kulab, Islam Al Zeriei, Bashar Al Babisi, Neda'a Abu Hassnah, Muhammad Al Sharif, Aws Al Banna, Nidal Damo, Rima Mahmoud, Hana Eleiwa, Ahmad Hassunah
- Producer:
- Rashid Masharawi
- Executive Producer:
- Laura Nikolov
- Cast:
- Alaa Nijim, Aws Al Banna, Kamel Mohammad
- Editor:
- Denis Le Paven, Pauline Eon