Gaza war docudrama The Voice of Hind Rajab nominated for Academy Award

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete January 23, 2026 at 09:14 AM

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"The Voice of Hind Rajab," a docudrama by French-Tunisian director Kaouther Ben Hania, has been nominated for the 2026 Academy Award for Best International Feature Film. The film recounts the true story of five-year-old Hind Rajab, a Palestinian girl killed by Israeli forces in Gaza in 2024. It uses actual audio recordings of Hind's desperate call to the Palestine Red Crescent Society as she was trapped in a car with deceased family members, combined with dramatic reenactments. Hind, along with ambulance workers sent to rescue her, were also killed. The film aims to amplify Hind's voice and highlight the impact of the conflict on civilians, particularly children, in Gaza.

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The Associated Press 30% UNICEF 40% Gaza City 50% Palestine Red Crescent Society 60% Kaouther Ben Hania ×270% Israel ×385% Gaza ×490% Hind Rajab ×795%

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hind rajab 100% gaza war 100% academy award 80% docudrama 70% israeli fire 70% palestinian children 60% civilian casualties 50% emergency services 50% film nomination 40%