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‘The Voice of Hind Rajab’ Draws Prolonged Ovation as It Premieres in Venice Competition

The Venice debut uses Hind Rajab’s real emergency call with her mother’s consent to center civilian loss in Gaza.

De izquierda a derecha: el actor estadounidense Joaquin Phoenix, la actriz estadounidense Rooney Mara, el director tunecino Kaouther Ben Hania, el actor Motaz Malhees y la actriz Clara Khoury posan con un retrato de la fallecida niña palestina Hind Rajab durante la alfombra roja de la película "The Voice of Hind Rajab", en el 82º Festival Internacional de Cine de Venecia
Parte del elenco del filme, con un retrato de la fallecida niña palestina Hind Rajab, ayer. | Efe
La voz de Hind Rajab tuvo su estreno en el Festival de Venecia.
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Overview

  • Kaouther Ben Hania’s film premiered in Venice’s official competition to tears, chants of “Palestina libre,” and an ovation reported at about 23 minutes and 50 seconds.
  • The drama unfolds inside the Palestine Red Crescent operations center and incorporates the child’s actual call for help, a choice that has stirred ethical discussion.
  • The story reconstructs the January 29, 2024 rescue attempts as volunteers sought Israeli army authorization to reach the child, with reports noting an ambulance sent to help was later bombed.
  • High-profile backers include Joaquin Phoenix, Brad Pitt, Rooney Mara, Alfonso Cuarón, and Jonathan Glazer, with Phoenix and Mara attending the Lido premiere.
  • The film is a Golden Lion contender with awards due September 6 under Alexander Payne’s jury, has been reported as Tunisia’s Oscar submission, and screens during a festival marked by Venice4Palestine actions and large pro-Palestinian protests.