Overview

• Tunisian director Kaouther Ben Hania accepted the Grand Jury Prize, dedicated it to the Palestinian Red Crescent and used her speech to urge accountability for Hind Rajab’s killing.
• The premiere drew a reported 23–24 minute standing ovation, described as a festival record, with executive producers Joaquin Phoenix and Rooney Mara in attendance.
• The film reconstructs the 2024 incident in which 5-year-old Hind Rajab pleaded for rescue from a car under fire, using authentic PRCS audio, as investigations have reported Israeli armor presence while official responsibility remains disputed.
• The project has secured European releases but still lacks a major U.S. distributor, and Tunisia has submitted it for the international-feature Oscar.
• Venice hosted large pro-Palestinian demonstrations, and reaction to the film has been polarized, with some commentators praising its testimony and others calling it propaganda.