THE VOICE OF HIND RAJAB
Kaouther Ben Hania
Twice Oscar-nominated Kaouther Ben Hania directs The Voice of Hind, Grand Jury Prize winner in Venice, where it received a record 23-minute standing ovation. Produced by Nadim Cheikhrouha, James Wilson, Odessa Rae, Brad Pitt, Joaquin Phoenix, Rooney Mara, Jonathan Glazer and Alfonso Cuarón, among others, the film has been selected by Tunisia to represent the country at the Oscars. Following its premiere in Venice, the film continues its journey at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF, Special Presentations), the San Sebastián International Film Festival (Perlak), and the London Film Festival (BFI, Official Competition).
Release date: 6 February 2026.
Synopsis
January 29, 2024. Red Crescent volunteers receive an emergency call. A 6-year old girl is trapped in a car under fire in Gaza, pleading for rescue. While trying to keep her on the line, they do everything they can to get an ambulance to her. Her name, Hind Rajab.
Cast
Saja Kilani, Motaz Malhees (Don’t Talk to Strangers, The Crossing), Clara Khoury (Baghdad Central, The Syrian Bride) and Amer Hlehel (Paradise Now, Family Matters).
2025 / TUNISIA, FRANCE / DRAMA, BASED ON TRUE EVENTS / O.V. ARABIC
PRODUCTION: MIME FILMS, TANIT FILMS
DISTRIBUTION: LAZONA PICTURES, CARAMEL FILMS
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