Welcome to the 2026 Shepherdstown Palestine Film Festival

March 20-21, 2026

Presented with support from the Eastern Panhandle T.E.A.M. (Together Educating and Advocating for Peace in the Middle East)

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Film Block #1

The Voice of Hind Rajab

Nominated for Best International Picture in the 2026 Academy Awards

US release: 2025

Director: Kaouther Ben Hania

Starring: Saja Kilani, Motaz Malhees, Amer Hlehel, Clara Khoury

January 29, 2024. Red Crescent volunteers receive an emergency call. A 5-year-old girl is trapped in a car under fire in Gaza, pleading for rescue. While trying to keep her on the line, they do everything they can to get an ambulance to her. Her name was Hind Rajab.

Program time: 89 minutes + post-film discussion organized by Eastern Panhandle T.E.A.M.

Language: Primarily Arabic with English subtitles.

Age Rating: Older teens and up

Content Advisory: This film contains recordings of real emergency calls depicting extreme distress, the sound of gunfire, and graphic discussions of violence and death involving a child. Viewer discretion is strongly advised.



General admission. Doors open 30 minutes before showtime. Advanced purchase encouraged. Refreshments available for purchase (no outside food or drinks please).