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‘From Ground Zero’ Review: In Palestine’s Striking Shortlisted Oscar Entry, Gazans Find Hope Amid Wreckage
The Hollywood ReporterStory by Lovia Gyarkye
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A stirring anthology film that captures the resilience of Palestinians in Gaza, offering hope amid the wreckage of an ongoing conflict.
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- From Ground Zero, Palestine's Oscar shortlisted submission, is a miracle given the immense obstacles faced by filmmakers trying to survive annihilation in Gaza.
- The film's shorts experiment with form, using personal testimonies and stop-motion animation to tell stories of death, displacement and survival, with recurring themes of water scarcity and the enduring power of art and laughter.
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Bisan Owda, Rashid Masharawi, Ranin Al Zeriei, Watermelon Pictures, From Ground Zero