Venice Film Festival

Tunisian director Kaouther Ben Hania halted her current project upon hearing the desperate pleas of five-year-old Hind Rajab trapped in Gaza, leading to the creation of the film 'The Voice of Hind Rajab.' This narrative feature, which uses real audio recordings, premiered at the Venice Film Festival and became Tunisia's Oscar submission. Ben Hania emphasizes ethical storytelling to honor the child's voice without depicting her death.

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Egypt’s Film Clinic is set to present a trio of films from Saudi Arabia, Sudan, and Algeria at the upcoming Venice Film Festival. The announcement comes as an exclusive reveal from Variety.