In a response to the escalated genocide starting October 7, 2023, a Palestinian director filmed a documentary.

The short film reflects the daily life, resilience, and the harsh realities faced by the residents of Gaza, featuring 22 filmmakers from Gaza.

The anthology includes powerful works such as ‘No Signal’, ‘Soft Skin’, and ‘Hell’s Haven’, each capturing unique perspectives through a mix of drama, animation, and documentaries.

Besides ‘From Ground Zero,’14 other films have shortlisted for the Oscar 2025 for the Best International Feature Film. These films include Emilia Pérez (France), I’m Still Here (Brazil), Universal Language (Canada), Waves (Czech Republic), The Girl with the Needle (Denmark), and The Seed of the Sacred Fig (Germany).

Other notable contenders are Touch (Iceland), Kneecap (Ireland), Vermiglio (Italy), Flow (Latvia), Armand (Norway), Dahomey (Senegal), How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies (Thailand), and Santosh (United Kingdom).

It is pertinent to mention that the Oscars will announce final nominees in January 2025.