'The Voice of Hind Rajab' to Premiere at Venice Film Festival
The Voice of Hind Rajab, the latest documentary from Oscar-nominated filmmaker Kaouther Ben Hania, is set to make its world premiere in the main competition of the 82nd Venice Film Festival on September 3, 2025. The film recounts the real-life tragedy of Hind Rajab, a five-year-old Palestinian girl killed in Gaza in January 2024.
Synopsis
Set on January 29, 2024, in Tel al-Hawa, Gaza City, the film tells the real story of Hind Rajab, a five-year-old girl trapped alone in a car after her family members were killed when their vehicle came under fire. In a desperate bid for help, Hind spent more than an hour on the phone with the Palestine Red Crescent, pleading for rescue that never arrived. Two paramedics sent to reach her were also killed en route.
Director Kaouther Ben Hania builds the narrative around the original audio recording of Hind’s calls, weaving it together with interviews from witnesses, family members, and humanitarian workers. The result is a minimalist yet deeply unsettling audiovisual experience that captures the tension and haunting stillness of that day.
Featured Voices
- Hind Rajab (original call recordings)
- Members of Hind’s family
- Palestine Red Crescent volunteers
- Eyewitnesses from Tel al-Hawa
Production Team
- Director: Kaouther Ben Hania
- Producers: Nadim Cheikhrouha, Odessa Rae, James Wilson
- Production Companies: MIME Films, Tanit Films
- Distributor: The Party Film Sales
- Countries of Production: Tunisia, France
- Runtime: 89 minutes
- Language: Arabic
Premiere & Festival Circuit
The Voice of Hind Rajab will have its world premiere on September 3, 2025, in the main competition of the 82nd Venice Film Festival. This screening marks the film’s international debut before it travels to other major film festivals worldwide.
Conclusion
With a powerful focus on voice and testimony, The Voice of Hind Rajab is poised to be one of the year’s most moving documentaries. Its premiere at Venice aims to bring Hind’s story to the world, serving as a stark reminder of the devastating impact of conflict on children.
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Some information in this article is based on references from WILLA Official Site , The Party Film Sales and La Biennale di Venezia .
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