From Ground Zero vs Leaving Africa

From Ground Zero has the higher audience score (8/10 against 1/10 for Leaving Africa). Leaving Africa is the shorter watch at 1h 24m compared with 1h 57m. Leaving Africa is the older of the two (2015 against 2025). Both are documentary, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.

From Ground Zero posterFrom Ground Zero2025 VS Leaving Africa posterLeaving Africa2015
From Ground ZeroLeaving Africa
Audience score★ 8.0/10★ 1.0/10
Year20252015
Length1h 57m1h 24m
GenresAnimation, Documentary, DramaDocumentary, Drama
Country––
DirectorAhmed Al Danaf, Ahmed HassounaIiris Härmä
Main castAlaa Nijim, Aws Al-Banna, Kamel Mohammad, Karim Satoum, Nidal Damo–

Synopsis

From Ground Zero

"From Ground Zero" is a compelling project that brings together 22 short films created by talented filmmakers from Gaza. Launched by Rashid Masharawi, a notable Palestinian filmmaker, the initiative emerged amid the backdrop of conflict, aiming to provide a platform for young artists to express themselves through their craft. Each film, ranging from 3 to 7 minutes, presents a unique perspective on the current reality in Gaza. The project…

Leaving Africa

Riitta and Catherine live together in Uganda. By day the two sixtysomethings provide sexual health and equality education for Catholics, Muslims and Anglicans alike. By night they smoke, do crosswords and don’t shy away from frank discussions. Riitta's long career empowering women in Africa is coming to a close, but Ugandan government is trying their best to shut down their sex-ed program during her last months in Africa.

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