Screening of the scandalous film 'NAZA' about Gaza – new details

The documentary 'NAZA' by Israeli filmmakers, which exposes the IDF's military campaign in Gaza, received a Special Jury Prize at the Venice Film Festival. The 80-minute film is based on secret interviews with 24 anonymous soldiers and intelligence officers who share details of operational planning and compare the situation to a 'death factory.' The premiere was accompanied by 24-minute standing ovations and Palestinian flags.

The documentary 'NAZA' by Israeli filmmakers, which exposes the IDF's military campaign in the Gaza Strip, was awarded a Special Jury Prize at the recently concluded Venice Film Festival. The project attracted enormous attention, becoming the only documentary in the main competition of the festival. The film's title refers to the military abbreviation נז"א, meaning 'collateral damage.' The 80-minute work, created in partnership with the British newspaper The Guardian, is based on secret nighttime interviews with 24 anonymous soldiers and intelligence officers. The interviewees shared details of operational planning, including the use of artificial intelligence systems for target selection. Some participants compared the situation to a 'death factory' and a video game, drawing parallels to processes of dehumanization. Despite mentioning the October 7 massacre and Israel's official position, the creators openly classify the army's actions as genocide. The premiere screening in Italy was accompanied by a record 24-minute standing ovation, during which Palestinian flags were unfurled in the hall. Receiving the award, director Yuval Abraham made a sharp statement, accusing Israeli authorities of systemic crimes and criticizing Berlin and Rome for hindering international pressure. Previously, this directorial duo had attracted attention with the scandalous project 'No Other Land,' which won an Oscar in 2025.