Global release announced for acclaimed Gaza documentary NAZA
Summary
The documentary NAZA by Israeli filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, about Israeli intelligence’s role in Gaza, will be released in cinemas in over 50 countries and later online for free on the Guardian’s website. The film has received awards and strong public reactions, including threats against the filmmakers from Israeli political figures.Key Facts
- NAZA is a documentary about the Israeli military’s planned bombing in Gaza and its civilian casualties.
- It premiered at the Venice Film Festival with a record 25-minute standing ovation and won the special jury prize.
- The film features anonymous interviews with 24 members of Israeli intelligence and military.
- It will have screenings across the U.S., UK, Australia, and many other countries, followed by free digital release on the Guardian website.
- The documentary draws on investigative journalism from the Guardian and other Israeli-Palestinian outlets.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and others called for revoking the filmmakers’ citizenship and accused them of treason.
- Rightwing activists protested at the filmmakers’ families’ homes, with some making violent threats.
- The filmmakers said they made the film to expose the systems behind the killing of Palestinian civilians and that threats will not stop them.
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