Kaouther Ben Hania
Kaouther Ben Hania is a prominent Tunisian filmmaker known for her impactful storytelling and unique cinematic style. She gained international recognition with her film 'Les Filles d’Olfa', which won the Palme Oeil d’Or for Best Documentary at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival and was awarded the César for Best Documentary in 2024. Her works often explore themes of identity, society, and the experiences of women in the Arab world, contributing significantly to the contemporary narrative of Tunisian cinema.
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Kaouther Ben Hania directed a film that reconstructs the tragic story of Hind Rajab.
Desde Brasil hasta Túnez: las nominadas a mejor película internacional en los Óscar 2026 | Cine | Entretenimiento
Ecuador· 2026-03-06
Kaouther Ben Hania directed the film 'La voix de Hend Rajab', for which Amine Bouhafa composed the music.
Ashab Al-Ardh de Peter Mimi et ses enjeux
Tunisia· 2026-03-02
Kaouther Ben Hania directed the film 'The Voice of Hind Rajab'.
Reaching towards the ineffable with three films about Palestine
Guyana· 2026-02-24
Kaouther Ben Hania declined her award at the Cinema for Peace Gala to make a political statement.
Kaouther Ben Hania décline son prix avec forceTunisia· 2026-02-19
Kaouther Ben Hania's film 'La Voix de Hind Rajab' explores the boundaries between lived experience and reconstruction.
On nous écrit - Le cinéma tunisien, hier et aujourd’hui — « La Voix de Hind Rajab » de Kaouther Ben Hania (2025) : Représenter l’indicible : de la voix à la mémoire !Tunisia· 2026-02-16
Kaouther Ben Hania used the voice of a Palestinian child in her film to document the tragic events.
No Escuro com“ A Voz de Hind Rajab; ”de Gaza a Auschwitz, o que pode um filme mostrar? | Podcast No Escuro
Portugal· 2026-02-15
Kaouther Ben Hania defends 'A Voz de Hind Rajab'.
Quando o cinema se move até à morte: Kaouther Ben Hania defende “A Voz de Hind Rajab” | CinemaPortugal· 2026-02-11Kaouther Ben Hania directed the film focusing on the individual drama of Hind Rajab.
Prix de Soleure für «Qui Vit Encore»: Wo ist die Hamas?
Switzerland· 2026-01-29
Kaouther Ben Hania directed A Voz de Hind Rajab, nominated for Best International Film.
Paul Thomas Anderson vs. Ryan Coogler: a batalha continua nos Bafta | CinemaPortugal· 2026-01-27
The film's director, Kaouther Ben Hania, states that films are always political.
Pienen gazalaistytön viimeinen puhelu levisi maailmalla, ja nyt Oscar-ehdokas kertoo sen tarinan
Finland· 2026-01-26
Kaouther Ben Hania directed 'A voz de Hind Rajab', which is competing for the Oscar 2026.
melhor atriz internacional. Cerimônia será nesta terça (27) na Espanha
Brazil· 2026-01-26
Kaouther Ben Hania’s film The Voice of Hind Rajab reconstructs the events of January 29th, 2024.
A clear-headed chronicle of a Palestinian tragedy – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-01-15
Kaouther Ben Hania directed the docudrama 'La Voz de Hind Rajab' honoring the memory of the young victim.
El vestido negro predominó en los Globos de Oro 2026
Honduras· 2026-01-13
Kaouther Ben Hania directed a film memorializing Hind Rajab's story.
Dozens of artists call for end to Israel’s ‘systematic attacks’ on Gaza hospitals | Israel-Gaza war
United Kingdom· 2026-01-13
Kaouther Ben Hania directed The Voice of Hind Rajab, which has moved audiences.
El año de Una batalla tras otra en cine y Adolescencia en televisión
Uruguay· 2025-12-21
Kaouther Ben Hania is a Tunisian filmmaker who recalls the moment she first heard Hind Rajab's voice calling for help.
Avec « La Voix de Hind Rajab », la cinéaste Kaouther Ben Hania redonne la parole aux habitants de Gaza
France· 2025-11-29Kaouther Ben Hania creates an unbearable atmosphere that this story deserves.
‘La voz de Hind’: una niña pide que la salven. Y escuchamos su voz | Cine: estrenos y críticas
Spain· 2025-11-28
Kaouther ben Hania is the director of the film 'La voz de Hind', which tells the story of a Palestinian girl who was killed by the Israeli army.
Kaouther ben Hania, la directora que recupera la voz de una niña palestina asesinada por Israel: “No hacer nada me convertiría en cómplice” | CulturaSpain· 2025-11-28
Kaouther Ben Hania continues her hybrid approach, blending fiction, documentary, and emotional performance.
Sélection tunisienne aux JCC : Le cinéma tunisien respire, s’affirme et s’élèveTunisia· 2025-11-15
Kaouther Ben Hania is a Tunisian director who created the film 'Glas Hind Radžab' which depicts the last call of a six-year-old girl.
Ne moremo samo sedeti in gledati, kako nas pobijajo
Slovenia· 2025-11-10
Kaouther Ben Hania is the writer and director of 'The Voice of Hind Rajab'.
Forte présence tunisienne au 1er Festival international du cinéma de la femme de Gaza – La Presse de TunisieTunisia· 2025-10-23
Kaouther Ben Hania is the director of 'The Voice of Hind Rajab', which is Tunisia's candidate for the Oscars 2026.
« The Voice of Hind Rajab » dans la shortlist des European Film Awards 2026 – La Presse de TunisieTunisia· 2025-10-17
Kaouther Ben Hania is the director of the film 'La Voix de Hend Sabry'.
sept films tunisiens en compétition – La Presse de TunisieTunisia· 2025-10-14
Kaouther Ben Hania's film 'La voz de Hind' won the Audience Award.
Palmarés del festival de San Sebastián 2025: listado de ganadores y Concha de Oro | CulturaSpain· 2025-09-27
Kaouther Ben Hania is the Tunisian director of the film 'The voice of Hind Rajeb'.
Incrimination ou compassion ? – La Presse de TunisieTunisia· 2025-09-27
Kaouther Ben Hania's docu-fiction 'La Voix de Hind Rajab' received a standing ovation at the Venice Film Festival, highlighting the plight of children in Gaza.
tel est le clavaire des enfants de Gaza – La Presse de TunisieTunisia· 2025-09-26
Kaouther Ben Hania is also among the Tunisian professionals supporting the cultural boycott initiative.
appel au boycott des institutions culturelles de l’entité sioniste – La Presse de TunisieTunisia· 2025-09-21
Kaouther Ben Hania's film, The Voice of Hind Rajab, is a candidate for the Oscars from Tunisia.
França indica filme do iraniano Jafar Panahi como candidato aos Óscares | CinemaPortugal· 2025-09-19
Kaouther Ben Hania is the director of the film 'The Voice Of Hind Rajab'.
“The Voice Of Hind Rajab » film d’ouverture du Festival du film de Doha – La Presse de TunisieTunisia· 2025-09-18Kaouther Ben Hania directed the film 'The voice of Hind Rajab' which won the Silver Lion at the Venice Film Festival.
Des sorties 100% tunisiennes – La Presse de TunisieTunisia· 2025-09-17
