Global release announced for acclaimed Gaza documentary NAZA
Theatrical rollout across 56 territories planned for documentary about Israel’s mass killing of civilians in Gaza before film will stream on Guardian website
TL;DR
- NAZA, an award-winning documentary by Israeli filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, will have a global theatrical and digital release.
- The film, produced by The Guardian, premiered at the Venice film festival, receiving a record-breaking standing ovation and a special jury prize.
- NAZA reveals the systems behind Israel’s killing of Palestinian civilians in Gaza, using a military acronym for civilian casualties.
- The documentary is based on journalism published by The Guardian, +972 Magazine, and Local Call between 2023 and 2025.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other officials have called for the directors' citizenship to be revoked, accusing them of "treason."
- Filmmakers and human rights organizations have voiced solidarity with the directors, condemning the Israeli government's actions.
- The film will be available on The Guardian's website for free after its cinema run.