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22-Minute Ovation for ‘The Voice of Hind Rajab’ at Venice Film Fest

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22 minutes was the record-breaking standing ovation for 'The Voice of Hind Rajab' at Venice Film Festival 2025. The film tells the story of a 5-year-old Palestinian girl killed in Gaza. Directed by Tunisian Kouther Ben Hania, it's a top contender for the Golden Lion. The movie uses Rajab's actual phone recording. It recounts her tragic journey in, when she was stranded in a shelled car. Joaquin Phoenix and Rooney Mara, executive producers, attended the premiere. They held Rajab's photo on the red carpet. The 82nd Venice Film Festival runs till on Lido island. (Updated 4 Sep 2025, 17:17 IST; source: link)

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  • 22 minutes was the record-breaking standing ovation for 'The Voice of Hind Rajab' at Venice Film Festival 2025
  • The film tells the story of a 5-year-old Palestinian girl killed in Gaza
  • Directed by Tunisian Kouther Ben Hania, it's a top contender for the Golden Lion