Summary
A film by director Kaouther Ben Hania focuses on the story of Hind Rajab, a six-year-old Palestinian girl who made an emergency call before being killed likely by Israeli fire in Gaza City. The film, which combines documentary and drama elements, aims to share her story and raise empathy for her and her family, who died while trying to escape the violence.
Key Facts
- The film is about Hind Rajab, a Palestinian girl who called for help during a siege in Gaza City.
- Hind and her family died after their car was hit by suspected Israeli fire.
- The ambulance that tried to rescue her was also shelled, killing both the family and the ambulance crew.
- Reports from research agency Forensic Architecture and others suggested Israeli tank fire was responsible.
- The UN used Hind's case to accuse Israel of war crimes, which Israel denies.
- The film mixes real audio from Hind's calls with dramatized scenes.
- The director hopes the film will provoke empathy and raise awareness.
- The film was released in UK cinemas and was shortlisted for an Oscar.
