The Voice of Hind Rajab earns Oscar nomination

The film The Voice of Hind Rajab, directed by Tunisian filmmaker Kaouther Ben Hania, has been nominated for an Academy Award for Best International Feature Film at the 98th Oscars. The docudrama blends real audio from a child’s distress call with dramatized scenes to recount the final moments of six‑year‑old Hind Rajab, who was killed in Gaza. The nomination marks a significant moment for Arab and African cinema, with the film being the sole African entry nominated in the category. The story has garnered international attention following its premiere at the Venice Film Festival, where it won the Silver Lion Grand Jury Prize. Ben Hania’s nomination is her third Academy Award recognition after previous nominations for other films.