West Norwood 4 Palestine Free Film Festival Screening 3: 'From Ground Zero'

 Join us for Night 3 of our Free Palestine Film Festival in West Norwood at The Portico. 

Our third film is the Academy Award nominated From Ground Zero (2024, various directors): here’s a link to the trailer here. 

From Ground Zero is a compelling project that brings together 22 short films created by talented filmmakers from Gaza. Launched by Rashid Masharawi, a renowned Palestinian filmmaker, the initiative was born against the backdrop of occupation and aims to provide a platform for young artists to express themselves through their craft. 

Each film, ranging in length from 3 to 6 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. Using a mix of genres including fiction, documentary, docu-fiction, animation and experimental cinema, From Ground Zero presents a rich diversity of stories that reflect the sorrow, joy and hope inherent in Gazan life. Despite the harsh filming conditions, Gaza's vibrant artistic scene shines through this collection, offering an intimate and powerful portrait of daily life and the enduring spirit of its people 

This film is rated 12A, and contains distressing scenes, threat and bloody images. 

Palestinian vendors and food will be available for purchase beforehand, as well as a selection of drinks from the Portico bar. 

6.15pm Doors Open 

7.00pm Film Screening & Q&A 

The Portico is a fully accessible venue. If you have any accessibility requirements, please reach out and let us know as soon as possible. 

More information will be sent to all those who have signed up prior to the screening. 

  Any profits, once all film festival costs have been covered, will support The Sameer Project, Gaza Sunbirds and West Norwood 4 Palestine.