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 | Leaving Africa | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.0/10 | ★ 1.0/10 |
| Year | 2025 | 2015 |
| Length | 1h 57m | 1h 24m |
| Genres | Animation, Documentary, Drama | Documentary, Drama |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Ahmed Al Danaf, Ahmed Hassouna | Iiris Härmä |
| Main cast | Alaa 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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