NAZA, a documentary directed by Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor examining Israel’s military operations in Gaza, has crossed the $500,000 domestic box office threshold following its second weekend of theatrical release. The film expanded to 85 locations across 30 North American cities after debuting at the IFC Center in New York City the previous week, generating $378,250 during the four-day weekend with an average of $4,450 per screen. The independent release is being supported by The Guardian and MK2, with plans to add additional theaters in coming weeks.
NAZA had previously premiered at this year’s Venice Film Festival, where it received the special jury prize following an extended standing ovation exceeding 20 minutes. The documentary has garnered strong critical reception, maintaining a 100 percent approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Industry reviews have characterized it as a substantive examination of its subject matter.
The film’s theatrical run has prompted organized response from various groups. The Israeli-American Council organized a protest outside a Los Angeles screening location on Friday, with the organization’s chief operating officer stating the group intended to counter what it characterized as inaccurate portrayals. Similar demonstrations had occurred during the film’s presentation at the New York Film Festival in September. Additionally, the Israeli Defense Force issued a statement earlier this month describing the documentary as presenting a distorted and misleading depiction of the military’s operational procedures.
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