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Gaza drama about Hind Rajab wins Grand Jury Prize at Venice Film Festival

JL;DR SUMMARY The Venice Film Festival awarded the Grand Jury Prize to "The Voice of Hind Rajab," a Palestinian docudrama depicting the tragic death of a young girl in Gaza, with Jewish filmmaker Jonathan Glazer among its executive producers. A way out west there was a fella, fella I want to tell you about, fella by the name of Jeff Lebowski. At least, that was the handle his lovin' parents gave him, but he never had much use for it himself. This Lebowski, he called himself the Dude. Now, Dude, that's a name no one would self-apply where I come from. But then, there was a lot about the Dude that didn't make a whole lot of sense to me. And a lot about where he lived, likewise. But then again, maybe that's why I found the place s'durned innarestin'.

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Israel Palestine ConflictGazaVenice Film FestivalMayim BialikProtestsJonathan GlazerPalestinian FilmCinematic AwardsHind RajabPolitical Cinema

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Gaza, Palestinian Territories
"received a 23-minute standing ovation when it premiered. Some in the crowd chanted Free Palestine after the film played."
Venice, Italy
"Mayim Bialik, Luka Sabbat, Cate Blanchett, Jim Jarmusch attend the Father Mother Sister Brother red carpet during the 82nd Venice International Film Festival on August 31, 2025 in Venice, Italy."
Washington, Washington DC, United States
"A Washington Post investigation into Rajabs killing reported that Israel had initially given permission for ambulances to reach her before later striking them."
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
"They are not the only films critical of Israel to be vying for attention this year. Palestine 36, a historical epic about the Arab revolt against British rule in mandate-era Jerusalem, premieres this week at the Toronto International Film Festival;"
Israel
"among the outside voices criticizing the investment for what they described as genocide profiteering. At the festival prior to his win, Jarmusch said he was disappointed by the investment while adding, All corporate money is dirty."
Hungary
"Among the films that went home empty-handed in Venice was Orphan, a historical drama about Hungarian Jews navigating the countrys anti-Communist revolution in the 1950s."
Tunisia
"But Tunisia has submitted it as the countrys consideration for the best international feature Oscar, and its director, Kaouther Ben Hania, is a two-time Oscar nominee."
Belgium
"while the Belgium-based Hind Rajab Foundation seeks legal action against Israeli soldiers abroad."

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