NAZA, a documentary by Israeli filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, has been scheduled for global theatrical and digital release. The film premiered at the Venice film festival earlier this month, where it received a 25-minute standing ovation and won the special jury prize, described as a festival record.
The documentary will open at the New York film festival on Saturday before launching at the IFC Center in New York City four days later. A US national rollout begins on October 9 with releases in Los Angeles and other major cities. Theatrical distribution through MK2 Films will extend to 55 additional territories including the UK, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Spain, Japan, Brazil, and the Middle East. Following its cinema run, the film will stream at no cost on The Guardian’s website.
The film examines systems of civilian targeting in Gaza, built on journalism published by The Guardian, +972 Magazine, and Local Call between 2023 and 2025. It features interviews with 24 members of Israeli intelligence and military, conducted on condition of anonymity and shot on Tel Aviv rooftops at night. Abraham and Szor previously won the Academy Award for best documentary feature in 2024 for their film No Other Land, and Jonathan Glazer served as executive producer for NAZA.
Following the premiere, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and senior military figures called for the filmmakers’ citizenship to be revoked, with Netanyahu stating he would pursue legislation enabling such action. Protests occurred at Szor’s parents’ home, with some demonstrators issuing threats. In response, dozens of Israeli human rights organizations and over 1,500 Israeli filmmakers issued statements defending the directors’ freedom of expression. International filmmakers including Ken Loach and Joshua Oppenheimer have also expressed support for the filmmakers.
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