NAZA, a documentary produced by the Guardian, premiered in UK cinemas this week and is slated for release in more than 50 countries. The film will become available free on the Guardian’s website from late November. The investigative work features 24 interviews with Israeli military insiders who speak anonymously while recounting their experiences during the Gaza conflict.
The documentary has garnered extensive positive reviews from major international publications. Critics from numerous outlets, including the Financial Times, The Times, and The New York Times, have praised the film’s investigative rigor and cinematic execution. Many reviewers noted the documentary’s detailed presentation of military decision-making processes and surveillance systems used during the conflict. Publications described the work as methodical, haunting, and historically significant, with several suggesting it would serve as an important record for future generations.
The film previously premiered at the Venice Film Festival, where it received a standing ovation lasting 25 minutes—reportedly a festival record—and won the special jury prize. When released in Italy earlier this year, it topped local box office charts. The documentary’s content centers on how artificial intelligence-assisted surveillance technology was deployed during the Gaza conflict, examining the targeting systems used against militant operatives with the documented knowledge that Palestinian civilian casualties would result.
Various international organizations, including the United Nations, Amnesty International, and human rights groups B’Tselem and Physicians for Human Rights, have characterized Israel’s military campaign in Gaza as genocide. The film’s interviews and investigative approach have prompted discussion among critics about the nature of military decision-making and civilian impact in contemporary conflict.
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