From Ground Zero at AMC Fitchburg and Baraboo

Arabic with English Subtitles

Palestine’s Official Submission for the 2025 Academy Awards, From Ground Zero, is a collection of revealing stories from 22 Palestinian filmmakers living through war, who capture their lives in Gaza amidst war. Using a blend of animation, documentary, and fiction, they create a powerful testament to the steadfastness of the human spirit. This film serves as a remarkable reflection of how art can thrive even in the darkest times, showcasing the enduring spirit and creativity that emerge amid ongoing devastation. a blend of animation, documentary, and fiction, they create a powerful testament to the steadfastness of the human spirit. This film serves as a remarkable reflection of how art can thrive even in the darkest times, showcasing the enduring spirit and creativity that emerge amid ongoing devastation.

‘From Ground Zero’ Review: A Stirring Testament to Art as a Tool of Survival. The film attests to the power of art-making to affirm life in the face of omnipresent death.

Eli Friedberg, Slant, December 27, 2024