The excitement is building as The Red Sea International Film Festival (RSIFF) 2025 announces its Special Screenings lineup, and among them is one of this year’s most anticipated films, The Voice of Hind Rajab by acclaimed Tunisian filmmaker Kaouther Ben Hania.
The festival’s fifth edition promises to be one of its most dynamic yet, bringing together international filmmakers, rising Saudi talents, and global audiences for ten days of unforgettable cinema in historic Jeddah.
The inclusion of The Voice of Hind Rajab is set to be a defining moment a film that’s already generating emotional conversations and international acclaim for its bold storytelling and humanitarian resonance.
The Voice of Hind Rajab
Through real recordings and reenacted moments, the film captures Hind’s harrowing final phone calls with Red Crescent volunteers, who struggled to reach her amid chaos and bureaucracy. It’s a haunting depiction of innocence lost, and a cinematic plea for compassion and justice that echoes long after the credits roll.
The Voice of Hind Rajab at RSIFF 2025 Location
The screening of The Voice of Hind Rajab at RSIFF 2025 will take place in Jeddah’s Al-Balad, the UNESCO World Heritage Site that transforms into a cinematic hub every year. Known for its blend of heritage and modernity, the district’s atmospheric charm provides the perfect backdrop for a film as emotionally profound and visually immersive as The Voice of Hind Rajab.
The Voice of Hind Rajab at RSIFF 2025 Dates
The Red Sea International Film Festival 2025 will run from Thursday, December 4 to Saturday, December13. The Voice of Hind Rajab at RSIFF 2025 will be showcased as part of the Festival’s Special Screenings, marking its Saudi Arabian premiere. The exact screening schedule will be announced closer to the festival’s opening date on the official RSIFF website.
The Voice of Hind Rajab at RSIFF 2025 Tickets
Tickets for The Voice of Hind Rajab at RSIFF 2025, along with other Special Screenings, will be available through redseafilmfest.com and the official Red Sea Film Festival mobile app, which offers easy access to ticket bookings, screening schedules, and venue maps.
What else to expect at the Red Sea International Film Festival 2025
Beyond The Voice of Hind Rajab, this year’s festival will showcase an impressive lineup of international premieres, Saudi film debuts, and industry events spotlighting global and regional cinematic voices.
Among the highlights is Oliver Laxe’s Sirât, Spain’s official Oscar entry and Cannes Jury Prize winner and a range of masterclasses featuring renowned filmmakers and actors. The festival continues to strengthen its reputation as a creative crossroads for storytelling, innovation, and cultural exchange.
The Red Sea International Film Festival will run from December 4–13, 2025, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, transforming Al-Balad into a cinematic wonderland of screenings, masterclasses, and cultural experiences that unite filmmakers, artists, and dreamers from around the world.
More things to do in Jeddah
If you’re planning to immerse yourself in Jeddah’s creative season, don’t miss another cultural highlight the Jeddah Book Fair 2025, where literature takes center stage in the city’s vibrant artistic calendar.
Free. Thu Dec 4-Sat Dec 13. Al Balad, Jeddah, redseainternationalfilmfestival.com
