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India Reverses Ban on Oscar-Nominated Palestinian Film
3 Jun
Summary
- India's film board reversed its decision to ban 'The Voice of Hind Rajab'.
- The film depicts the true story of a young Palestinian girl in Gaza.
- It will now be released nationwide on June 19 without cuts.
India's Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has officially cleared Kaouther Ben Hania's Oscar-nominated film, "The Voice of Hind Rajab," for release after initially blocking it in March. The film chronicles the tragic real-life account of a five-year-old Palestinian girl who died in Gaza after being trapped in a vehicle attacked by Israeli forces.
Following weeks of controversy, the CBFC has now issued an 'A' certificate, permitting the film's theatrical debut across India on June 19 without any required cuts. This reversal comes after the film's distributor, Jai Viratra Entertainment, faced alleged reluctance from CBFC members who cited potential damage to India-Israel relations.
The film, which premiered to acclaim at the Venice Film Festival, winning the Silver Lion, has already been released in several other countries, including the U.S. and various European nations. Jai Viratra Entertainment expressed gratitude to the CBFC, media, and industry supporters for enabling the film's release.
