"I told them: the India-Israel relationship is so strong that it's idiotic to think this movie will break it. Written and directed by Kaouther Ben Hania, the film depicts the death of Rajab in January 2024, as she and her family attempted to escape bombing in Gaza City."
"The film uses the actual audio of Rajab's panicked phone conversation with emergency operators as she waited for help, with the latter played by actors. It was nominated for the best international feature film Oscar alongside It Was Just an Accident, The Secret Agent and Sentimental Value, but did not win."
"The CBFC has a record of blocking the release of politically sensitive films, with the critically acclaimed Santosh pulled from its March 2025 debut in India due to concerns over its portrayal of misogyny, Islamophobia and violence in the Indian police force."
India's Central Board of Film Certification blocked the release of 'The Voice of Hind Rajab,' an Oscar-nominated Tunisian documentary about a five-year-old girl's death during the Israel-Gaza conflict. The film's Indian distributor submitted it for approval in February with plans for mid-March release but received no approval. Officials reportedly stated the film would damage India-Israel relations. The distributor disputed this claim, noting India's diplomatic strength. Directed by Kaouther Ben Hania, the film uses actual audio from the child's emergency call. India maintains strong support for Israel under Prime Minister Modi. The CBFC has previously blocked other politically sensitive films, demonstrating a pattern of restricting releases deemed controversial.
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