Overview
- Kaouther Ben Hania’s docu‑fiction centers the verified January 29, 2024 call from 5‑year‑old Hind Rajab seeking help in Tel Al‑Hawa, Gaza City.
- The recording is presented largely unadorned on a spectrogram while a staged call‑center in Ramallah portrays the staff’s escalating moral dilemma.
- Critics note the depiction of delays tied to the need for Israeli approval for ambulance movements and the danger to crews without authorization.
- The aftermath is recalled with the February 10, 2024 identification of the child, relatives, and rescuers Youssef Zeino and Ahmed Al‑Madhoun after forces withdrew.
- The film won the Venice Grand Jury Prize and counts Brad Pitt as a co‑producer, with Joaquin Phoenix, Alfonso Cuarón, and Rooney Mara joining as partners, fueling broad attention and awards‑season visibility.