Global Documentary Release
Venice-Winning Gaza Documentary Set For Theatrical Release Across 56 Territories
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At its Venice premiere, NAZA received a 25-minute standing ovation, described as a festival record.
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The documentary features 24 Israeli military intelligence officers, soldiers and whistleblowers; the interviewees spoke on condition of anonymity.
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NAZA is a military acronym used by Israeli intelligence to indicate the number of civilians it expects will be killed in an airstrike.
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The film draws on reporting published from 2023 to 2025 by +972 Magazine, the Hebrew-language outlet Local Call and The Guardian.
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Before its U.S. theatrical opening, NAZA was scheduled to have its North American premiere at the New York Film Festival on September 26.
A controversial Gaza documentary that won Venice's top prize is heading to 56 countries starting late September. Public TV English reports that NAZA, directed by Israeli filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, will open in New York on September 30 before expanding globally. The film examines how Israeli military planners assess civilian deaths in Gaza airstrikes.
After its theatrical run, The Guardian will stream the film free on its website. The documentary features 24 anonymous Israeli military officers and whistleblowers discussing how civilian casualties are calculated and strikes are planned. News18 confirms the film will ultimately reach audiences in the Middle East and Palestinian territories.
Venice's Record-Breaking Standing Ovation
NAZA made a dramatic debut at the Venice Film Festival, winning the Special Jury Prize. Public TV English reports the film received a 25-minute standing ovation—described as a festival record. The Israeli production drew intense interest from international audiences and critics at the prestigious screening.
Interviews With Israeli Military Insiders
The documentary features unprecedented access to 24 Israeli military personnel. News18 explains these include soldiers, intelligence officers, and whistleblowers who agreed to speak anonymously. They discuss internal procedures for predicting and justifying civilian deaths in military operations.
NAZA is a military acronym used by Israeli intelligence to estimate expected civilian casualties from airstrikes. Kashmir News Line notes the film draws from investigative reporting by +972 Magazine, Local Call, and The Guardian published between 2023 and 2025.
Global Release Rollout Begins in September
The theatrical release launches with a North American premiere at New York's Film Festival on September 26. Karnataka Live confirms the U.S. opening follows four days later at IFC Center in New York on September 30. The film then expands to Los Angeles and other cities on October 9.
After cinemas, the film becomes free viewing on The Guardian's website. Public TV English reports Israeli distributors have been offered the film, and organizers are working to make it available in the occupied Palestinian territories.
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