Kaouther Ben Hania's acclaimed film The Voice of Hind Rajab will open the inaugural Gaza International Festival for Women’s Cinema. The festival runs October 26–31 and unfolds amid the rubble of the Gaza Strip, highlighting cinema’s power to amplify women’s voices even in conflict zones. The opening screening will take place in Deir El-Balah, a Palestinian city in central Gaza. This landmark event brings together local and international filmmakers and audiences to celebrate women’s storytelling in world cinema. By selecting The Voice of Hind Rajab as the festival opener, organizers aim to draw global attention to Gaza’s women filmmakers and their resilient artistry. The Gaza International Festival for Women’s Cinema spotlights courage, creativity, and critical conversations about gender and representation in challenging circumstances.