From Ground Zero
- Sun, Feb 2
Director: Ahmad Hassunah, Ahmed Al Danaf, Alaa Ayoub, Alaa Damo, Aws Al Banna, Bashar Al Babisi, Basil El Maqousi, Etimad Washah, Hana Eleiwa, Islam Al Zeriei, Karim Satoum, Khamis Masharawi, Mahdi Kreirah, Muhammad Al Sharif, Mustafa Al Nabih, Mustafa Kulab, Neda'a Abu Hassnah, Nidal Damo, Rabab Khamis, Rima Mahmoud, Tamer Nijim, Wissam Moussa Run Time: 115 min. Release Year: 2024 Language: Arabic
Starring: Alaa Nijim, Aws Al Banna, Kamel Mohammad, Karim Satoum, Nidal Damo
This film series is being hosted by Jewish Voice for Peace of VT/NH who will facilitate discussion following the screenings.
Series Pass available: https://savoytheater.com/ticket-packs/winter-palestine-film-series/
From Ground Zero (2024, Official Palestine Submission to the 2025 Academy Awards, 115 minutes)
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.