'Tough to watch, impossible to ignore': reviewers on NAZA documentary
Film interviewing military insiders about mass killing of civilians in Gaza wins widespread praise around the world
TL;DR
- The documentary NAZA, produced by The Guardian, has been widely acclaimed by critics globally.
- It details Israel’s mass killing of civilians in Gaza through interviews with 24 anonymous Israeli military insiders.
- The film explores the use of an AI-assisted surveillance apparatus to target Hamas operatives, with knowledge of civilian casualties.
- NAZA has received praise from publications such as the Financial Times, The Times, The Irish Times, The Guardian, British Vogue, Time Out, The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, New York magazine, The Hollywood Reporter, The Toronto Star, El Mundo, Le Monde, Soundvenue, The National, and Haaretz.
- The film topped the charts in Italy and was described as "unforgettable" for its "scientific" coldness in reconstructing the destruction of Gaza.
- Organizations like the UN, Amnesty International, B’Tselem, and Physicians for Human Rights have stated that Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza.
- NAZA premiered at the Venice film festival, receiving a 25-minute standing ovation and winning the special jury prize.