New Gaza documentary premieres at Venice Film Festival

A new documentary about the bombings in Gaza will receive its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival and is the only documentary in competition for the Golden Lion. The film addresses military operations in the region and features a production team with a history of international awards.

Production and directing details

The feature film is titled Naza and was directed by Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor. The directors were part of the team that led the previous work which won the Oscar for Best Documentary. The production features the participation of the newspaper and the presence of producers and directors associated with award-winning works in cinema.

Title meaning and investigations

According to the producers, the title of the film corresponds to a military acronym used by Israeli intelligence to indicate the number of civilians whose death is predicted in an airstrike. The work details systems behind the death of Palestinian civilians and is based on investigative reports published between 2023 and 2025.

Screening date and festival schedule

The screening of the film in the official schedule is set for September 10, in a session that will be attended by the directors, producers, and journalists. The festival also includes other productions by directors making their debut in the event's main competition.

Other projects and context at the awards

The Venice Film Festival has showcased recent productions addressing the situation in the Gaza region and the occupied West Bank. In addition to the new main title, the lineup features other documentaries about local crises, portraying everything from the daily lives of photojournalists to land disputes in the region.

With information from The Guardian, Deadline, The Hollywood Reporter.