From Ground Zero: Stories from Gaza
From the Middle East & North Africa
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1h 52m
Directed by Rashid Masharawi • Documentary • 2025 • 113 minutes
From Ground Zero is a collection of short films initiated by Palestinian film-maker Rashid Masharawi, in response to the events following the attacks of 7 October 2023. The project brings together 22 filmmakers from Gaza, offering a cinematic perspective on the daily lives, hopes and realities of the inhabitants.
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