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Gaza documentary NAZA secures global cinematic release before free digital streaming

The film will screen in cinemas worldwide before streaming online, according to The Guardian.

The short version

  • NAZA, an award-winning documentary by Israeli directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, is scheduled to open theatrically in more than 50 countries.[The Guardian]
  • The documentary examines systems behind civilian deaths in Gaza, featuring interviews with 24 anonymous Israeli intelligence and military personnel.[The Guardian]
  • Following international theatrical screenings, the film will stream globally for free on The Guardian's website.[The Guardian]

Key facts

  • The film won the special jury prize at the Venice Film Festival after a record 25-minute standing ovation.[The Guardian]
  • NAZA includes rooftop interviews in Tel Aviv with 24 anonymous members of the Israeli military and intelligence community.[The Guardian]
  • The documentary draws from reporting published between 2023 and 2025 by The Guardian, +972 Magazine, and Local Call.[The Guardian]
  • A theatrical partnership with MK2 Films covers 55 territories outside the initial launch, alongside an upcoming US rollout.[The Guardian]

What remains uncertain

  • The precise digital release date for the film's free stream on The Guardian's website has not been specified.[The Guardian]

Sources

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