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🎙️ On this episode of the Kingdom of Dreams Podcast, we sit down with acclaimed cinematographer Juan Sarmiento, who takes us behind the visual world of The Voice of Hind Rajab. Juan shares how he approached the film’s powerful and haunting imagery—shaping its emotional core through light, composition, and an unflinching sense of realism. He discusses the artistic and personal impact of photographing such a deeply human story, and how the weight of its subject matter transformed him both as a filmmaker and as a person.

Juan also reflects on his creative process, the choices that guided the film’s stark and urgent visual language, and the responsibility that comes with capturing truth on screen. With The Voice of Hind Rajab now nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Foreign Film, Juan talks about what this recognition means and how the film’s message continues to resonate around the world.

Juan Sarmiento is an acclaimed Director of Photography whose work spans award-winning features, documentaries, and international dramas. Known for his atmospheric lighting and emotionally charged compositions, Juan has shaped the visual language of films such as Valley of Souls, Madame Luna, Islands, A Poet, and The Voice of Hind Rajab.

His cinematography blends naturalism with bold visual storytelling, bringing depth and authenticity to every frame. With a career that has taken him across continents and genres, Juan has established himself as a DP who elevates each project with precision, artistry, and a powerful sense of cinematic emotion.

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Watch the feature films that I have directed
Citizen of Moria - https://rb.gy/azpsu
In Search of My Sister - https://rb.gy/1ke21
Official Website - www.jawadmir.com