‘From Ground Zero’ Review: Palestine’s Oscar Entry Compiles 22 Video Diaries From Gaza

Three Palestinian films shortlisted for 2025 Oscars

Three Palestinian films have been shortlisted for the 2025 Oscars, marking a significant achievement for Palestinian cinema amid the ongoing devastation in Gaza and the West Bank. Co-produced Metafora Production - which is part of Fadaat Media group alongside The New Arab, 'From Ground Zero' was among the 15 films in the running for the best international film award at next year's event. The movie is an anthology of 22 short films curated by Pal…

Palestinian film From Ground Zero shortlisted for 97th Oscars

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‘From Ground Zero’ Review: Palestine’s Oscar Entry Compiles 22 Video Diaries From Gaza

A filmmaker burns his clapperboard for warmth. A schoolteacher scavenges to feed his students. A stand-up comedian arrives at a gig to find the venue bombed. In “From Ground Zero,” Palestine’s entry for the Oscars’ international feature film category, 22 directors present cinematic diaries from Gaza, shot in between (and sometimes, during) IDF bombing raids […]

Palestinian film From Ground Zero earns spot on 2025 Oscar shortlist

The Palestinian entry for Best International Feature Film at the 97th Academy Awards, “From Ground Zero”, was also premiered at the 5th Amman International Film Festival and the 49th Toronto International Film Festival in September. The film was screened at the 28th Arab Film Festival, which took place in the same month. Gaza-born director Rashid Masharawi, who founded the Masharawi Fund in November 2023 to support films and filmmakers in Gaza, …

Palestinian Film "From Ground Zero" Shortlisted for 97th Oscars

The Palestinian film From Ground Zero, a collection of 22 short films made in Gaza, has been officially shortlisted for the Best International Feature Film category at the 97th Academy Awards. The anthology features poignant narratives that highlight the daily life and resilience of Palestinians amid ongoing conflict. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced the shortlist for the Best International Feature Film category for …

Palestinian film From Ground Zero shortlisted for Academy Awards

The Palestinian film From Ground Zero has been shortlisted for the International Feature Film category at the 97th Academy Awards, as announced by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Tuesday. The list of shortlisted films serves as a precursor to the official Oscar nominations, which will be revealed on January 1, 2025. From Ground Zero is an anthology project directed by 22 Palestinian filmmakers, offering a multifaceted look at …