Sun Nov 10 06:51:21 UTC 2024: ## Palestinian Filmmaker Turns Lens on Reality: “Sorry Cinema” as War Dictates Life

**Gaza City, Palestine** – Palestinian filmmaker Ahmad Hassouna has made a heartbreaking choice: to put his dreams of directing on hold and instead document the harsh realities of life under Israeli bombardment. His short film, “Sorry Cinema,” is a powerful testament to the human cost of conflict, and a poignant reflection on the struggles of Palestinian artists.

“Sorry Cinema” is part of “From Ground Zero,” a collection of 22 short films created by Palestinian director Rashid Masharawi. This ambitious project, a testament to the resilience of Palestinian storytelling, aims to bring the untold stories of the current war to the world stage.

“From Ground Zero” has been chosen as Palestine’s official submission for the Best International Feature Film category of the 97th Academy Awards in 2025. The collection of films is a powerful statement on the impact of war on ordinary lives, and a call for international attention to the ongoing conflict in Gaza.

Hassouna’s “Sorry Cinema” is a poignant reminder of the human cost of conflict. By turning his lens towards his own life and the lives of those around him, he provides a raw and intimate glimpse into the realities of living under constant threat. His film is a testament to the power of art to speak truth to power, even in the face of unimaginable adversity.

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