Film: From Ground Zero: Stories from Gaza

One of the most disturbing features of the Gaza genocide has been Israel's attempts to prevent the truth from emerging to the world. But Palestinian journalists, writers and filmmakers are resisting these attempts, against incredible odds.

We're supporting the release of a major new film - 'From Ground Zero: Stories From Gaza' - in cinemas across the UK from September 12. It features the extraordinary work of 22 Palestinian filmmakers living through the unimaginable reality of the genocide.

'From Ground Zero' is a collection of short films ranging in length from three to six minutes using a mix of genres including fiction, documentary, docu-fiction, animation and experimental cinema.

They capture some of the diverse experiences of life in Gaza from the perspectives of Palestinian artists.

Above all, the films demonstrate the steadfastness of the people, their shining humanity in the face of tragedy and persecution, and their ability to maintain hope for freedom and justice. We cannot allow Palestinian voices from Gaza be silenced or go unheard.

'From Ground Zero' was taken off the lineup of the 2024 Cannes Film Festival on political grounds after initially being accepted. But as this film release shows, the voice of Palestinians cannot be so easily silenced. The film itself will help strengthen Palestinian voices as all proceeds from the film go to the Masharawi Fund for films and filmmakers in Gaza. We too will never be silenced in our solidarity, campaigning and uncompromising demands for freedom and justice for Palestine.

Please support this film in your local cinema. There are 84 screenings already scheduled and more are being added. Click this link to find your local screening: www.cosmiccatfilms.com/from-ground-zero

On Friday, 12 September at 7.15pm, the London premiere will be hosted at Genesis Cinema in Whitechapel, including a Q&A with Director Rashid Masharawi and PSC Director Ben Jamal. Book your ticket here: www.genesiscinema.co.uk/event/100618

Also screening atthe Curzon, Soho on 15 September: www.curzon.com/ticketing/seats/SOH1-51507/

Watch the trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=D46sARJdZ0s