Film about Hind Rajab leaves audience in tears at Venice Film Festival

A film about a five-year-old Palestinian girl who was killed by the Israeli military received a 23 minute standing ovation at the Venice Film Festival on Tuesday.

The Voice of Hind Rajab left much of the audience and cast in tears after the screening.

It tells the story of Rajab who fled Gaza City with six of her family members in January 2024 when their vehicle was shelled by tanks. Her uncle, aunt, and three cousins all died in the attack.

Rajab and another cousin - who initially survived - contacted the Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS) by phone seeking help.

However, Israeli tanks also killed Rajab and the paramedics who came to help her.

Rajab's car was found to have more than 300 rounds fired into it.

Students at Columbia University renamed Hamilton Hall, calling it Hind’s Hall.