Film4-backed The Voice of Hind Rajab nominated for Best International Feature Film at the 2026 Academy Awards®

Film4-backed The Voice of Hind Rajab, directed by Kaouther Ben Hania, has been nominated for Best International Feature Film at the 2026 Academy Awards®.

The nomination marks a significant moment for the film and its filmmaking team, recognising a powerful and urgent work that has resonated with audiences and critics worldwide. Film4 extends its congratulations to Kaouther Ben Hania and the entire creative team on this outstanding achievement.

The Voice of Hind Rajab documents the events of 29 January 2024, when Red Crescent volunteers receive an emergency call from a six-year-old girl trapped in a car under fire in Gaza. As they try to keep her on the line, the volunteers work tirelessly to secure an ambulance and reach her. The film honours Hind Rajab’s voice and bears witness to the devastating reality of her final moments.

The Voice of Hind Rajab is now showing in UK and Irish cinemas.