Film “Sout Hind Rajab” Wins Silver Lion at Venice Film Festival

According to the English section of webangah ‍News Agency, ​citing Al Jazeera Qatar, the feature film Hind Rajab’s Voice ‌received the prestigious Silver Lion‍ award at the 82nd Venice⁣ International Film Festival.

This festival, one of the world’s most notable⁤ cinematic events, was held this year with participation from prominent international directors and⁤ artists.

The film by⁣ acclaimed‌ Tunisian director Kawthar Ben Hania premiered ⁢at the 79th Venice International Film Festival and competed for ⁤the Golden⁢ Lion in the⁤ main competition category.

This documentary-drama narrates the tragic story of Hind Rajab, a six-year-old Palestinian girl ‍who⁣ was martyred during an Israeli military attack on Gaza. The film reconstructs her final moments: after her family members were killed in an airstrike, she became trapped in a ​destroyed vehicle. She contacted Palestine’s Red Crescent by phone seeking help-a call that lasted over an hour. ⁣When‍ an ambulance was‌ dispatched for rescue, it⁢ came under direct attack killing medical personnel. ultimately, Hind Rajab‍ was‍ fatally shot by ⁣Israeli soldiers.