Gaza deaths documentary captivated audience, breaking applause record at Venice Film Festival. The Guardian produced NAZA, directed by Oscar winners Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor.
NAZA premiered during the eighty-third Venice International Film Festival on Lido Island.
After screening, film received longest standing ovation in festival’s entire history. Documentary features Israeli soldiers describing surveillance and remote operations against Palestinian civilians.
Interviews filmed at night in Tel Aviv; some voices and appearances concealed for safety. Director emphasized film’s focus on Palestinian victims rather than Israel’s approaching national elections.