Al-Banna emphasizes the personal loss caused by the war, stating, 'The war took her away from me. It’s taken everything from me. She died with the rest of her family in a bombing.' He describes how his life was transformed into a nightmare the moment he learned of Natalie’s death, illustrating the emotional toll of the conflict on individuals and families.
Describing his passion for storytelling, Al-Banna shares, 'I really like shooting love stories... I’m quite romantic.' This love for the arts served as a healing mechanism, helping him deal with profound grief after Natalie's tragic passing.
The film, 'From Ground Zero,' offers a collection of 22 unique narratives from Gazan directors, showcasing personal stories from the war that started on October 7, 2023, and impacted countless lives, with over 45,500 fatalities reported.
Rashid Masharawi, the director, compiled these narratives into a powerful film that aims to present a multifaceted view of the Gaza conflict and its human consequences, representing Palestine in the Oscars' Best International Film category.
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