Israeli Documentary 'Naza' Wins Venice Film Festival Jury Prize
Translated & summarized from Makan by baba
The Israeli documentary 'Naza,' which explores the realities of military operations in Gaza using soldier testimonies, won the Jury Prize at the Venice Film Festival. Directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor received the award amidst controversy in Israel.
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- Israeli documentary 'Naza' won the Jury Prize at the Venice Film Festival.
- The film examines military operations in Gaza using soldier testimonies.
- Directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor previously won an Oscar.
- The film's title refers to the military term for collateral damage.
- The audience gave a record-breaking 25-minute standing ovation.
- Directors addressed criticism from Israeli politicians and journalists.
The Israeli documentary film 'Naza' has been awarded the Jury Prize at the Venice International Film Festival. This marks a new achievement for Israeli directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, who previously won an Oscar for their film 'No Other Land.' The documentary, according to its synopsis, examines the operational mechanisms behind large-scale killings in the Gaza Strip, drawing on testimonies from 24 Israel Defense Forces (IDF) soldiers and officers. The film's title, 'Naza,' refers to the military abbreviation 'Nitzotz Agavi,' meaning collateral damage.
'Naza' garnered significant attention following its premiere last Thursday, with the audience reportedly giving the filmmakers a standing ovation for approximately 25 minutes, a duration described as a festival record. Upon receiving the award, Abraham addressed the criticism the film faced within Israel. He stated that it was difficult to stand on the festival stage while thinking of Israeli politicians and journalists who attacked the film without having seen it.
Abraham added that the film aims to present what he described as the reality behind military operations. He urged both Israeli and international audiences to watch the documentary to understand the facts and testimonies it contains.
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