The Voice of Hind Rajab
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The Voice of Hind Rajab (Arabic: صوت هند رجب, romanized: Ṣawt Hind Rajab) is a 2025 docudrama film written and directed by Kaouther Ben Hania. It follows the Red Crescent response to the killing of Hind Rajab, a five-year-old Palestinian girl killed by the Israel Defense Forces during the Israeli invasion of the Gaza Strip. It stars Saja Kilani, Motaz Malhees, Amer Hlehel, and Clara Khoury. The film had its world premiere in the main competition of the 82nd Venice International Film Festival on 3 September 2025, where it won the Grand Jury Prize and other six parallel prizes. It was theatrically released in Tunisia on 10 September, and was released in France on 26 November by The Party Film Sales. It was also selected as the Tunisian entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 98th Academy Awards.
Infobox
Arabic
صوت هند رجب
Directed by
Kaouther Ben Hania
Written by
Kaouther Ben Hania
Produced by
mw- Nadim Cheikhrouha Odessa Rae James Wilson
Starring
Saja Kilani Motaz Malhees Amer Hlehel Clara Khoury
Cinematography
Juan Sarmiento G.
Edited by
Qutaiba Barhamji Maxime Mathis Kaouther Ben Hania
Music by
Amine Bouhafa
Productioncompanies
Mime Films Tanit Films Film4 MBC Studios Watermelon Pictures Plan B Entertainment
Distributed by
The Party Film Sales (France)
Release dates
3 September 2025 (2025-09-03) (Venice) 10 September 2025 (2025-09-10) (Tunisia) 26 November 2025 (2025-11-26) (France)
Running time
89 minutes
Countries
Tunisia France
Language
Arabic
Box office
$1.5 million
Tables
· Reception › Accolades
Venice International Film Festival
Venice International Film Festival
Award
Venice International Film Festival
Date of ceremony
6 September 2025
Category
Golden Lion
Recipient(s)
Kaouther Ben Hania
Result
Nominated
Grand Jury Prize
Grand Jury Prize
Award
Grand Jury Prize
Date of ceremony
Won
ARCA CinemaGiovani Award – Best Film of Venezia 81
ARCA CinemaGiovani Award – Best Film of Venezia 81
Award
ARCA CinemaGiovani Award – Best Film of Venezia 81
Date of ceremony
Won
CICT - UNESCO Enrico Fulchignoni Award
CICT - UNESCO Enrico Fulchignoni Award
Award
CICT - UNESCO Enrico Fulchignoni Award
Date of ceremony
Won
Croce Rossa Italiana Award
Croce Rossa Italiana Award
Award
Croce Rossa Italiana Award
Date of ceremony
Won
Edipo Re Award
Edipo Re Award
Award
Edipo Re Award
Date of ceremony
Won
Leoncino d'Oro Award
Leoncino d'Oro Award
Award
Leoncino d'Oro Award
Date of ceremony
Won
Sorriso Diverso Venezia Award for Best Foreign Film
Sorriso Diverso Venezia Award for Best Foreign Film
Award
Sorriso Diverso Venezia Award for Best Foreign Film
Date of ceremony
Won
UNIMED Award
UNIMED Award
Award
UNIMED Award
Date of ceremony
Won
San Sebastián International Film Festival
San Sebastián International Film Festival
Award
San Sebastián International Film Festival
Date of ceremony
27 September 2025
Category
City of Donostia / San Sebastián Audience Award for Best Film
Recipient(s)
The Voice of Hind Rajab
Result
Won
Film Fest Gent
Film Fest Gent
Award
Film Fest Gent
Date of ceremony
18 October 2025
Category
Grand Prix for Best Film
Recipient(s)
Won
BFI London Film Festival
BFI London Film Festival
Award
BFI London Film Festival
Date of ceremony
19 October 2025
Category
Best Film
Recipient(s)
Nominated
Chicago International Film Festival
Chicago International Film Festival
Award
Chicago International Film Festival
Date of ceremony
24 October 2025
Category
Gold Hugo
Recipient(s)
Nominated
Jury Award
Jury Award
Award
Jury Award
Date of ceremony
Won
Asia Pacific Screen Awards
Asia Pacific Screen Awards
Award
Asia Pacific Screen Awards
Date of ceremony
27 November 2025
Category
Best Screenplay
Recipient(s)
Kaouther Ben Hania
Result
Nominated
Hamptons International Film Festival
Hamptons International Film Festival
Award
Hamptons International Film Festival
Category
Brizzola Family Foundation Award for Films of Conflict & Resolution
Recipient(s)
The Voice of Hind Rajab
Result
Won
European Film Awards
European Film Awards
Award
European Film Awards
Date of ceremony
17 January 2026
Category
European Sound Designer
Recipient(s)
Amal Attia, Elias Boughedir, Lars Ginzel, Gwennolé Le Borgne, Marion Papinot
Result
Pending
| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
| Venice International Film Festival | 6 September 2025 | Golden Lion | Kaouther Ben Hania | Nominated | |
| Grand Jury Prize | Won | ||||
| ARCA CinemaGiovani Award – Best Film of Venezia 81 | Won | ||||
| CICT - UNESCO Enrico Fulchignoni Award | Won | ||||
| Croce Rossa Italiana Award | Won | ||||
| Edipo Re Award | Won | ||||
| Leoncino d'Oro Award | Won | ||||
| Sorriso Diverso Venezia Award for Best Foreign Film | Won | ||||
| UNIMED Award | Won | ||||
| San Sebastián International Film Festival | 27 September 2025 | City of Donostia / San Sebastián Audience Award for Best Film | The Voice of Hind Rajab | Won | |
| Film Fest Gent | 18 October 2025 | Grand Prix for Best Film | Won | ||
| BFI London Film Festival | 19 October 2025 | Best Film | Nominated | ||
| Chicago International Film Festival | 24 October 2025 | Gold Hugo | Nominated | ||
| Jury Award | Won | ||||
| Asia Pacific Screen Awards | 27 November 2025 | Best Screenplay | Kaouther Ben Hania | Nominated | |
| Hamptons International Film Festival | Brizzola Family Foundation Award for Films of Conflict & Resolution | The Voice of Hind Rajab | Won | ||
| European Film Awards | 17 January 2026 | European Sound Designer | Amal Attia, Elias Boughedir, Lars Ginzel, Gwennolé Le Borgne, Marion Papinot | Pending |
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