‘NAZA’: Israeli filmmakers’ documentary on Gaza gets 24-minute standing ovation at Venice
Israeli filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor received a standing ovation at the Venice Film Festival for their documentary 'NAZA'. The film features anonymous testimonies from military whistleblowers regarding the conflict in Gaza.
Why it matters
The documentary highlights internal dissent and systemic criticism regarding the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, drawing significant international attention.
NAZA , the chilling documentary feature by Oscar-winning Israeli filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Racel Szor, received a 24 minute standing ovation after its world premiere at the Venice International Film Festival on Thursday (September 10, 2026).
The documentary draws on investigative reporting published between 2023 and 2025 by +972 Magazine , Local Call and The Guardian . It was shot in secret on rooftops in Tel Aviv across three years and its subjects’ identities are obscured, with digital alterations of their voices and appearances. Abraham and Szor spoke to 24 different Israeli miliary and intelligence whistleblowers, who spoke with condition of anonymity.
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