‘The Voice of Hind Rajab’ Sets U.S. Theatrical Launch for Dec. 17 via WILLA

Overview

• The film opens December 17 in New York at Film Forum and in Los Angeles at Laemmle Theatres, with a nationwide expansion to follow.
• WILLA, a production partner on the movie, will handle U.S. distribution after producers opted to keep the release in-house.
• Pre-release events are planned at the United Nations, the UK and EU parliaments, U.S. universities, and community venues in partnership with advocacy groups.
• Kaouther Ben Hania’s drama reconstructs a January 2024 incident in Gaza using real audio, focusing on Red Crescent volunteers’ efforts to reach a six-year-old caller.
• The film won Venice’s Silver Lion Grand Jury Prize after a notably long ovation and later took audience and jury honors at San Sebastián, Middleburg, and Chicago, while serving as Tunisia’s submission for the 98th Academy Awards.