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Palestinian Narratives Shine at Oscars: Three Nominated Films

2/14/2026

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The Voice of Hind Rajab, directed by Kaouther Ben Hania, the Tunisian director, is among three films spotlighting Palestinian narratives and is nominated for the Best International Oscar.
Hind Rajab’s recordings inspired Ben Hania to blend Hind’s voice with dramatized Palestine Red Crescent rescue efforts, and actors heard them on set for the first time.
All That’s Left of You and Palestine 36 are the other two titles in this awards-season Palestinian-narrative spotlight.

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Story summary

The Voice of Hind Rajab, directed by Kaouther Ben Hania, the Tunisian director, is among three films spotlighting Palestinian narratives and is nominated for the Best International Oscar.
Hind Rajab’s recordings inspired Ben Hania to blend Hind’s voice with dramatized Palestine Red Crescent rescue efforts, and actors heard them on set for the first time.
All That’s Left of You and Palestine 36 are the other two titles in this awards-season Palestinian-narrative spotlight.