'The Voice of Hind Rajab' Star Motaz Malhees on the Scene That Broke Him | Oscars 2026

Motaz Malhees joins host Reshma Gopaldas to talk all about his impactful film The Voice of Hind Rajab, based upon the recent true story of 5-year-old Hind, who came under fire by the Israeli army in Gaza. Malhees stars as Omar, the Red Crescent operator who receives the ill-fated call from young Hind, who begs for help. Kaouther Ben Hania directs and writes the film, which has been short-listed for an Oscar. Malhees stars alongside Saja Kilani, who plays Rana. 

Malhees opens up about working with Kaouther Ben Hania, and what she did to create a set like he's never been on. He also talks about how Hind's mother told him a story that gave him hope recently. And he confesses which scene broke him, and required them to stop filming for a bit.

The Voice of Hind Rajab is playing now in theaters in the US & UK.

Son of a Binge production credits:
Hosted by: Reshma Gopaldas (TW: @reshingbull, IG @reshmago)
Artwork by: Laura Valencia (IG @iamlauravalencia)
Music by: Kevin Calaba (IG @airlandsmusic)