Ajouter une intrigue dans votre langueFrom Ground Zero is a collection of 22 short films made in Gaza. Initiated by Palestinian director Rashid Masharawi, the project was born to give a voice to 22 Gazan filmmakers to tell the u... Tout lireFrom Ground Zero is a collection of 22 short films made in Gaza. Initiated by Palestinian director Rashid Masharawi, the project was born to give a voice to 22 Gazan filmmakers to tell the untold stories of the current war on film.From Ground Zero is a collection of 22 short films made in Gaza. Initiated by Palestinian director Rashid Masharawi, the project was born to give a voice to 22 Gazan filmmakers to tell the untold stories of the current war on film.
- Récompenses
- 2 victoires et 2 nominations au total
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22 short films bearing witness to the mass killing, starvation, sickness, trauma, sorrow, suffering, and bombing of the people of Gaza, but also testimonies to the struggle to survive and doing so with dignity and hope. The films are in various styles including documentary, hybrid, drama, animation, essay, and experimental art therapy.
"I believe in cinema and that it can bring about change," said Rashid Masharawi, one of the primary drivers behind the film. He was present at this North American premiere screening at the Toronto International Film Festival. "We tell our own stories here, from the inside, how people are dealing with daily life, and with real emotion." There was a three-minute pause in the middle of the film and an active listener available to help us process the raw, heart wrenching images and testimony. "We are all on the same boat," said Masharawi "trying to do our best."
Sunlight on the sea, beckoning dreams, dancing, kites in the sky, encouraging stories, little joys like tea, music, drawing, singing of love and hope, laughter, awakenings, and wishes for happy and beautiful lives.
It shows that Gaza has a culture of art and filmmaking that continues and adapts with the on going wars they have had to endure.
The fact that as a world we have allowed this continue is not addressed but watching this begs to ask what is wrong with us? Why do we allow this to continue?
Every single short film builds on the beauty of the people, shows they skills they continue to cultivate and surfaces the resilience of the Palestinian people in a way that no other film could do.
In my view, this film is an essential work that not only documents the profound hardships endured by innocent lives but also challenges us to confront uncomfortable truths about human suffering and the cruelty of war. It is a reminder of our shared humanity and the pressing need for compassion, dignity, and justice in our world.
A question came up with the friends, after we all watched the documentary. Question of "having choice". We asked how much choices do people of Gaza have? We debated and agreed and disagreed. I understand having "choice" for Palestinians is a very politically charged debate. I think this documentary really portrays people struggle with this question. And that's why I think everyone should watch it.
For the sake of humanity we need to tell their stories around the world. That is the least we can do for them.
Le saviez-vous
- AnecdotesOfficial submission of Palestine for the 'Best International Feature Film' category of the 97th Academy Awards in 2025.
- Citations
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.
- ConnexionsFeatured in Al Jazeera English: Épisode datant du 21 novembre 2024 (2024)
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- Strefa zero
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Box-office
- Montant brut aux États-Unis et au Canada
- 330 188 $US
- Montant brut mondial
- 330 188 $US