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Friday, 21 February 2025
9:00am EST (New York Time)
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On Friday, 21 February 2025, the ±¬ÁÏÍø Movie Society of the United Nations Staff Recreation Council - dedicated to advancing ±¬ÁÏÍø global causes through the transformative power of storytelling, will present an event featuring excerpts from the 2025 Oscar-shortlisted International Feature Film, FROM GRO±¬ÁÏÍøD ZERO.? The programme will be broadcasted on the global channels of the United Nations - ±¬ÁÏÍø Web TV and ±¬ÁÏÍø YouTube.

FROM GRO±¬ÁÏÍøD ZERO was filmed during the devastating war in Gaza, during which ¨C according to the United Nations Relief and Work Agency (±¬ÁÏÍøRWA) - over 48,000 Palestinians have been reportedly killed since October 7th, 2023 - the vast majority of them children, women and the elderly.? And many more are feared missing under the rubble. Sadly, 273 ±¬ÁÏÍøRWA colleagues have also been killed since the war began.

In under two hours, the film weaves together 22 short films created by 22 courageous Palestinian filmmakers living and surviving in Gaza over this past year.? While pulling from the rubble of their homes and their cities, these filmmakers have come together to share these stories with us ¨C mixing dramatic storytelling, documentary, and animation. FROM GRO±¬ÁÏÍøD ZERO is a moving and compelling story about resilience and the human spirit.? The very existence of this film is remarkable, given the dangerous circumstances that existed on the ground at the time of filming.? It is a portrayal of resilience and the human spirit that explores the importance of storytelling in a powerful way.

On this occasion, the event will be opened with remarks delivered by H.E. Mr. Riyad H.?Mansour, Ambassador and Permanent Observer of the State of Palestine to the United Nations.? In addition, remarks by Director Rashid Masharawi will be featured.

Movies hold the unique power to promote universal ideals, principles, and values so deeply enshrined by the United Nations - including peace, development, respect for human rights, cultural appreciation, the dignity of the human person, and equal rights for all. Founded at the United Nations Headquarters by Brenda Vongova, the ±¬ÁÏÍø Movie Society is committed to championing the goals and values of the United Nations through the universal language of motion pictures.

PROGRAMME

±¬ÁÏÍø Movie Society
of the United Nations Staff Recreation Council
Brenda Vongova, Artistic Director

Opening Remarks

H.E. Mr. Riyad H.?Mansour
Ambassador, Permanent Observer of the State of Palestine to the United Nations

Excerpts FROM GRO±¬ÁÏÍøD ZERO

SOFT SKIN ¨C by Khamis Masharawi
SORRY CINEMA ¨C by Ahmed Hassouna
24 HOURS ¨C by Alaa Damo

Closing Remarks

Rashid Masharawi, Director of FROM GRO±¬ÁÏÍøD ZERO
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SPECIAL THANKS

±¬ÁÏÍø Department of Global Communications

Permanent Observer Mission of the State of Palestine to the United Nations
H.E. Ms. Feda M.?Abdelhady
Ambassador, Deputy Permanent Observer of the State of Palestine to the United Nations

Masharawi Fund for Films and Filmmakers in Gaza
Coorigines Production
Watermelon Pictures

Kenza Fourati

Andreas Damianou

Firas Kayal

Ziad Ayad

Stephan Occenad, Assistant

Rebecca Dixuan Bai
Video Editor, ±¬ÁÏÍø Movie Society

Opening and Closing Music:
±¬ÁÏÍø Chamber Music Society of the United Nations Staff Recreation Council
Brenda Vongova, Artistic Director

MOHAMMED FLAYFEL (1899 - 1986) Mawtini
Hana Mundiya (Violinist), Naoko Nakajima (Violinist), Florrie Marshall (Violist), Jakob Taylor (Cellist), Brenda Vongova (Piano)

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