Screening will start at 12:00 Noon US EST; 18:00 Europe; 19:00 Palestine; 17:00 UK; 05:00 New Zealand; running time, 24 minutes; Arabic with English subtitles; release date 2026. The screening will be followed by a discussion with Naji Salameh, film director and Aida Amricani, film writer and producer.
Actress that played the role of Hind Rajab, Elina Askar, will join the post screening discussions with the audience.
About the Film
Hind Under Siege is a short film that tells the story of a real phone call between the Red Crescent and 6-year-old Hind Rajab, who became trapped in a car while hiding from the ongoing genocide in Gaza. The film unfolds through the perspective of Rana Al-Faqih, a compassionate and resilient Red Crescent worker, and those who bore witness to the event. It offers an intimate and powerful portrayal of courage, helplessness, and the human toll of war — as experienced by those who tried to help and those who were left behind.
Naji Salameh, Film Director
About Film Director
Naji Salameh is a Palestinian–Jordanian filmmaker, director, and cinematographer originally from Amman, Jordan, and currently based in Raleigh, North Carolina. With over fifteen years of experience, his work spans narrative film, documentary, and commercial storytelling. Salameh’s films are deeply human and character-driven, often exploring themes of memory, resilience, and life under conflict. His recent short film, Hind (Hind Under Siege), is inspired by real events and reflects his commitment to ethical storytelling and social impact. Through cinema, Salameh seeks to give voice to stories that demand to be seen and remembered.
