The Voice of Hind Rajab
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| Arabic | صوت هند رجب |
| Directed by | Kaouther Ben Hania |
| Written by | Kaouther Ben Hania |
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| Cinematography | Juan Sarmiento G.[1] |
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| Music by | Amine Bouhafa |
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Running time | 89 minutes |
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| Language | Arabic |
The Voice of Hind Rajab (Arabic: صوت هند رجب) is an upcoming drama film written and directed by Kaouther Ben Hania. It follows the killing of Hind Rajab, a five-year-old Palestinian girl who lived in the Gaza Strip and was killed by Israeli forces during the ongoing Israeli genocide of Gaza.[2][3]
The film will have its world premiere in the main competition of the 82nd Venice International Film Festival on 3 September 2025, where it was nominated for the Golden Lion.
Synopsis
29 January 2024. International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement volunteers receive an emergency call: the five-year-old Palestinian girl Hind Rajab is trapped in a car during the ongoing Israeli invasion of the Gaza Strip.
Cast
- Saja Kilani
- Clara Khoury
- Motaz Malhees
- Amer Hlehel
Production
In May 2025, it was announced Kaouther Ben Hania had directed an untitled film, with principal photography concluding in Tunisia. Nadim Cheikhrouha, Odessa Rae and James Wilson serve as producers.[4][5]
Release
The film will have its world premiere in the main competition of the 82nd Venice International Film Festival on 3 September 2025, where it was nominated for the Golden Lion.[6] It will also screen at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival in the Special Presentations section on 7 September 2025.[7][8]
References
- ^ "About:Juan Sarmiento G." Juan Sarmiento G. Retrieved 23 June 2025.
- ^ Kheir, Nada Aboul (2025-07-22). "Kaouther Ben Hania On The Moving Story Behind Her Venice Competition Film 'The Voice Of Hind Rajab'". Deadline. Retrieved 2025-07-23.
- ^ "Kaouther Ben Hania and Oscar-winning producers on board to direct film on killing of Palestinian girl". Arab News. 14 May 2025. Retrieved 23 June 2025.
- ^ Ritman, Alex; Vivarelli, Nick (14 May 2025). "Killing of Palestinian Girl Hind Rajab Being Made Into Film by Kaouther Ben Hania, Nadim Cheikhrouha, 'Zone of Interest' Producer James Wilson, 'Navalny' Producer Odessa Rae and Film4 (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 23 June 2025.
- ^ "Tunisian director to tell haunting story of Hind Rajab in new movie". Roya TV. 14 May 2025. Retrieved 23 June 2025.
- ^ "Biennale Cinema 2025 | The voice of Hind Rajab". La Biennale di Venezia. 2025-07-14. Retrieved 2025-07-22.
- ^ "The Voice of Hind Rajab". Toronto International Film Festival. Retrieved 14 August 2025.
- ^ Erbland, Kate (12 August 2025). "This Year's Full TIFF Schedule and Lineup Is Now Here, Complete with Six New Films". IndieWire. Retrieved 14 August 2025.