Archive · 5 Sep 2025
Film 'The Voice of Hind Rajab' Receives 23-Minute Ovation
A new film called 'The Voice of Hind Rajab' tells the heartbreaking story of a young girl named Hind in Gaza.
The film shows the last moments of Hind, including a phone call where she asked for help.
The car she was in was shelled, killing her family.
The director, Kaouther Ben Hania, made the film.
The film premiered at the Venice Film Festival, and the audience gave it a long standing ovation.
Actors like Joaquin Phoenix, Rooney Mara, and Brad Pitt were executive producers.
The film premiered at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival.
The film received a 23-minute standing ovation.
The film recounts the true story of Hind Rajab.
Hind was killed in Gaza during the war in January 2024.
Hollywood stars Joaquin Phoenix and Rooney Mara were executive producers.
- Who
- Hind Rajab, Kaouther Ben Hania
- What
- A film depicting the story of Hind Rajab and her family.
- When
- January 2024 (events depicted) and September 3 (premiere)
- Where
- Gaza, Venice Film Festival
- Why
- To tell the story of Hind Rajab.
- Film Title
- The Voice of Hind Rajab
- Director
- Kaouther Ben Hania
- Main Subject
- Hind Rajab
- Event
- Venice Film Festival Premiere
- Ovation Length
- 23 minutes
- Key Personnel
- Joaquin Phoenix, Rooney Mara, Brad Pitt (Executive Producers)
