‘NAZA’ documentary draws sold-out crowd – and protests – at US premiere
The sold-out screening drew cheers inside and a pro-Israel protest outside as critics said the film omits Oct. 7 context.
- On Saturday, the Israeli documentary NAZA held its sold-out North American premiere at the New York Film Festival, drawing demonstrators to Lincoln Center.
- Co-Directed by Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, the documentary investigates the Gaza war, featuring testimony from 24 anonymous military personnel regarding AI-assisted strikes and civilian casualties.
- Organized by the Israeli-American Council, a 50-person protest argued the film makes 'serious allegations about the IDF' while ignoring the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attack context.
- Despite severe backlash, including Israeli government threats to revoke their citizenship, Abraham maintained that screening NAZA is essential because the U.S. funds Israeli military actions.
- Following a special jury prize at the Venice Film Festival, producers plan theatrical releases across 55 territories before a free global debut on The Guardian's website.
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Gaza doc ‘NAZA’ wins award as director speaks to New York audience
DUBAI: Gaza documentary “NAZA,” directed by Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, has won the Audience Award for Best European Film at the San Sebastian Film Festival, following its Venice premiere, where it received the Special Jury Prize. The award came as the film made its North American premiere at the New York Film Festival, where Abraham used a post-screening Q&A to address the US government’s support for Israel and its military campaign in Gaza.…
Protesters brave nor’easter outside premiere of anti-Israel documentary at NYC film festival
“The movie is trying to portray the IDF or Israel as a group of people who are trying to make systematic killing, which couldn't be further from the truth," Noa Peri-Jensch of the Israeli-American Council said.
‘NAZA’ documentary draws sold-out crowd – and protests – at US premiere
The film about Israel’s actions in Gaza is being screened at the New York Film Festival.
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