Venice weeps for Hind Rajab, a little Gaza girl who was brutally killed by the Israeli soldiers in the besieged territory last year, as a film recounting the final moments of the five-year-old screened at the prestigious Venice Film Festival.
This is the longest-standing ovation in the history of the Venice Film Festival. The premier left the audience in tears, with chants of “Free, Free Palestine” echoing through the theater.
“#TheVoiceOfHindRajab cast hold up a picture of Hind Rajab during their record-breaking 23-minute-plus ovation this evening at the #VeniceFilmFestival.
Rajab was killed by Israeli forces in Gaza last year. The film chronicles the 6-year-old’s final hours.”via deadline pic.twitter.com/CkbumvkCn7
— May ❤️🔥💊🪞 (@mayswiftiee) September 3, 2025
The Voice of Hind Rajab, written and directed by Kaouther Ben Hania, follows the killing of Hind Rajab, a five-year-old Palestinian girl who lived in the Gaza Strip and was killed by the IDF during the Israeli invasion of the Gaza Strip.
Where to watch The Voice of Hind Rajab
Currently, there is no official word on when or where The Voice of Hind Rajab will be available on streaming platforms. However, following its festival debut and potential theatrical run, the film is expected to reach a streaming service in due course.
