From Ground Zero - Avis

A stirring testament to art as a tool of survival.

...the filmmakers of From Ground Zero are united most by their collective desire to create amid the destruction — to not simply survive but keep hope alive.

...a remarkable anthology film straight from the heart of Gaza

For all its horror and sadness, this is one of the most hopeful films I’ve ever seen.

...less a war documentary than a collage of survival.

In this autobiographical short, Damo reenacts his preparation to perform stand-up comedy amongst the wreckage.

...the very existence of From Ground Zero is a testament to hope, a theme made explicit in Hana Eleiwa’s short about the Sol Band, “No,” but present throughout the film.

...it’s a painful and upsetting watch that nevertheless does find some semblance of optimism in the filmmakers and the work that was made.

This collection of short films from Gaza film-makers gives a mosaic of images, ideas and microvignettes of what life is like for civilians under nonstop attack...

An unforgettable anthology and a feat of filmmaking that allows Palestinian filmmakers to showcase their land through their own eyes.