The anti-Israeli 'Naz'a' became a box office hit in Italy – and raked in millions

The anti-Israeli film 'Naz'a' reached the top of the Italian box office, surpassing the Hollywood blockbuster 'Avengers: Endgame – Encore'. On its first day of screening, the film earned €451,872, and by the end of the third day it reached approximately €1 million. Screenings were extended due to demand, and in some cinemas, audience members waved Palestinian flags and applauded.

The anti-Israeli film 'Naz'a' reached the top of the Italian box office, surpassing the Hollywood blockbuster from Marvel Studios and Disney, 'Avengers: Endgame – Encore', which came in second. On its first day of screening, the film earned €451,872 (about 1.56 million shekels), with an average revenue of €1,153 (about 4,000 shekels) per cinema. By the end of the third day of screenings, its revenue reached approximately €1 million (about 3.45 million shekels). The film, which allegedly presents IDF activity in Gaza through vague 'testimonies' of Israeli intelligence personnel with hidden identities, was scheduled to be screened for only three days, but due to demand and full theaters, its screening period was extended. Audience reactions were mixed: in some cinemas, anti-Semitic spectators waved 'Palestinian' flags and applauded, while in others there was complete silence. More than 150 cinemas in Italy extended the screening period. The film's success comes against the backdrop of a wave of pro-Palestinian protests that have hit Italy over the past three years, some of which escalated into violent clashes, vehicle arson, and anti-Israel chants.