From Ground Zero

From Ground Zero

Gaza's untold stories From ground zero.

Directed by Muhammad Al Sharif, Mustafa Kolab, Khamis Masharawi, Wissam Moussa, Aws Al-Banna, Karim Satoum, Neda'a Abu Hassnah, Ahmed Hassouna, Ala'a Islam Ayoub, Bashar Al Babisi, Mahdi Kreirah, Hana Eleiwa, Ahmed Al Danaf, Islam Al Zeriei, Alaa Damo, Etimad Washah, Tamer Nijim, Rabab Khamis, Nidal Damo, Rima Mahmoud, Basil El Maqousi, Mustafa Al Nabih

Produced by Masharawi Fund For Films & Filmmakers in Gaza, Coorigines Production

2025117 min7.4 / 10

A multi-perspective documentary-animation anthology that centers Palestinian voices and lived experience amid conflict, balancing sorrow with resilience and human connection.

"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.

Questions people ask

  • Is From Ground Zero sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.

  • Is From Ground Zero scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.

  • Does From Ground Zero end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is From Ground Zero violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is From Ground Zero easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

74/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity65

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise72

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love85

How much audiences actually like it

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Like From Ground Zero

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as From Ground Zero

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like From Ground Zero, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like From Ground Zero, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like From Ground Zero, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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