Venice Film Festival adds ‘NAZA,’ Gaza documentary from ‘No Other Land’ filmmakers, to Competition
The Venice Film Festival has added the documentary 'NAZA' to its competition lineup, making it the only documentary among the 21 films vying for the Golden Lion. Directed by Israeli filmmakers, the film investigates the civilian toll of the conflict in Gaza using investigative reporting and footage from Tel Aviv.
Why it matters
The film highlights the ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and continues the festival's trend of showcasing politically charged cinema regarding the Gaza conflict.
The 83rd Venice International Film Festival has completed its Competition selection with NAZA , making it the only documentary among the 21 films competing for the Golden Lion this year. Directed by Israeli filmmakers Abraham and Szor, the film will have its world premiere on September 10 at the Sala Grande.
NAZA examines the civilian toll of Israel’s genocide in Gaza. According to the festival’s official synopsis, the film was shot at night from rooftops in Tel Aviv and investigates the systems behind what the filmmakers describe as the calculated killing of Palestinian civilians . The documentary draws on investigative reporting published between 2023 and 2025 by +972 Magazine , Local Call and The Guardian .
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