One might expect Palestine’s submission to the Academy Awards to make a strong political statement, to castigate Israel’s bombing campaign in Gaza or occupation in the West Bank. But From Ground Zero, executive produced by Michael Moore and shortlisted for Best International Feature, is surprisingly devoid of an overt political message. That’s partially due to its format: The film is actually a compilation of 22 shorts, each made by a different …

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‘From Ground Zero’ Review: In Palestine’s Striking Shortlisted Oscar Entry, Gazans Find Hope Amid Wreckage

The anthology feature, produced by Rashid Masharawi and executive produced by Michael Moore, showcases 22 shorts by filmmakers documenting life in Gaza.

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Palestine’s entry for Best International Feature Film at the 97th Academy Awards, From Ground Zero, is nothing short of remarkable. Put together by renowned Palestinian director, Rashid Masharawi, it showcases 22 short films made by Gazans since October 7, 2023. “It’s more than a movie, it’s a miracle,” says Munir Attalla of Watermelon Pictures, the film's distributor, which released the film across 100+ US cinemas last week. “It’s a stunning fe…

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From Ground Zero: Rashid Masharawi on filming during genocide

Palestinian filmmaker Rashid Mashawari wanted to give voice to the people in Gaza by documenting their day-to-day experiences, many of which go unheard by the outside world. To capture the diversity of perspectives from Gazans, he curated a collection of 22 short films to create From Ground Zero, Palestine’s official 2025 Oscars entry for Best International Feature. Through the power of cinema, Mashawari hopes his film will allow international a…

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Are these 22 films about Gaza headed to the Academy Awards?

Explore the power of vulnerability and human connection in the poignant short film Soft Skin. Part of the ‘From Ground Zero’ collection, it delves into trauma, healing, and the intricacies of relationships.

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Exploring Humanity in Soft Skin: A Short Film from the From Ground Zero Collection

A profound testament to the importance of artistic statements in the face of the day-to-day horrors in Gaza, the omnibus film “From Ground Zero” represents an act of bearing witness. Over the course of 22 short films — collected and curated by the Palestinian director Rashid Mashwari, each running just a few minutes long — we witness the horrors, anguish, and, importantly, humanity of the Palestinians currently living in the midst of a genocide.…

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'From Ground Zero' Review: Anthology Film Bears Witness to Tragedy & Artistic Resilience In Gaza

The crowd at Boston’s Citizens House of Blues was in high spirits last month for one of the final stops on Palestinian musical artist Saint Levant’s “Deira” tour promoting his recently released album of the same name. Both Saint Levant, born Marwan Abdelhamid, and his special guest Lina Makoul were raised in Palestine, and support for Palestinian liberation and an end to Israeli occupation was clear from the abundance of audience members wearing…

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Review: Saint Levant takes audiences on a multilingual journey from Boston to Gaza through his ‘Deira’ tour

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