DUBAI: The film, “The Voice of Hind Rajab,” inspired by the final moments of a 6-year-old Palestinian girl killed by the Israel army, has been nominated in the Best Film Not in the English Language category at the 2026 BAFTA Awards.
Directed by Tunisian filmmaker Kaouther Ben Hania, the film — backed by Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Fund — tells the story of Hind Rajab who was fleeing the Israeli military in Gaza City with six relatives last year when their car came under fire.
Her desperate calls recorded with the Red Crescent rescue service caused international outrage against Israel.
Following the BAFTA nomination announcement, the Red Sea Film Foundation took to Instagram to state that they were “proud” to have the film nominated.
“The nomination reflects the strength of the creative vision behind the film and the commitment of the team who brought it to life. We’re honored to have supported this work and to see it celebrated among the year’s most distinguished international films.”
In the same category, “It Was Just an Accident,” directed by Jafar Panahi, also nabbed a nomination.
The Cannes Palme d’Or-winning political thriller focuses on a former prisoner who kidnaps the man he believes tortured him and grapples with fellow dissidents over whether to exact revenge or offer forgiveness.
