Israeli Documentary 'Naza' Premieres Commercially in US Theaters
The Israeli documentary film 'Naza,' directed by Yuval Abraham and Rachel Shor, is set to open commercially in the United States. Without a traditional American distributor, the filmmakers are organizing the release themselves, with support from The Guardian newspaper and the French company mk2. The North American premiere is scheduled for September 26 and 27 at the New York Film Festival, with both screenings already sold out. The film will begin showing at the IFC Center in Manhattan on September 30, followed by an expansion to Los Angeles and other major U.S. cities starting October 9.
'Naza' is based on anonymous interviews with 24 individuals who identify as Israeli soldiers and intelligence officers. They discuss their experiences with target selection and assessing civilian casualties during strikes on Gaza. The film had its world premiere on September 10 at the Venice Film Festival, where it received a Special Jury Prize.
In Israel, 'Naza' has sparked significant controversy. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have refuted one of the film's claims, labeling it as "completely false."
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