As part of the Commemoration of the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People will organize on 4 December a screening of?The Voice of Hind Rajab?at the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Headquarters in New York, in the Trusteeship Council Chamber at 1-3 p.m., followed by a discussion with the director, Oscar-nominated filmmaker Kaouther Ben Hania at 3-5 p.m. The panel discussion will be?.
The film blends actual recordings and scripted performances to tell the devastating story of Hind Rajab, a Palestinian girl trapped and dying under Israeli military fire, and the first responders who tried to save her.
The Voice of Hind Rajab?won the Silver Lion Grand Jury Prize at the Venice Film Festival, where it received the longest standing ovation in film festival history. The film is Tunisia¡¯s official submission for the 98th Academy Awards with executive producers including Brad Pitt, Rooney Mara, Joaquin Phoenix, Alfonso Cuar¨®n, and Jonathan Glazer. The film is led by actors Saja Kilani, Motaz Malhees, Amer Hlehel, and Clara Khoury.
Logistics note:?
This is an open meeting. All those with valid Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ ground passes, and all pre-registered attendees, may enter the?Trusteeship Council Chamber.
On the day of the event:?
All pre-registered guests must bring a?valid ID?to collect the passes. Passes will be distributed on?4 December from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.?at the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ ?Visitor Check-in Office?801 1st Avenue?(corner of 45th street).
All guests, CSO and media representatives enter the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ compound at 46th Street, pass through the security check and proceed to the?third floor?of the Conference Building to the Trusteeship Council Chamber.
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