NAZA Film Creators to Offer Free Online Release After Theatrical Run

The creators of the documentary film NAZA, also known as "Collateral Damage," Yuval Abraham and Rachel Shore, have announced that the film will be made available for free online viewing after its theatrical release concludes. According to Kan, the filmmakers have also approached Israeli cinemas with an offer to screen the film for free immediately. The Guardian, one of the film's producers, officially announced its international distribution on September 24. Starting September 28, NAZA will be screened in cinemas across more than 50 countries and territories, with distribution agreements secured for 56 territories. Following its cinema run, the film will be hosted on The Guardian's website at no cost. In Israel, the film has been offered to several distributors and cinemas. Abraham and Shore previously collaborated on the Oscar-winning documentary "No Other Land." NAZA features testimonies from 24 individuals who identify as Israeli soldiers and intelligence operatives, focusing on the IDF's target selection process and the concept of "collateral damage" during strikes in Gaza. The film received a special jury prize at the Venice Film Festival in September. The film's release has ignited significant public and political debate in Israel. The IDF has refuted the claims presented in the documentary, stating that the identities of the anonymous sources cannot be verified and that some information attributed to them exceeds the scope of what soldiers at their alleged level would possess. Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir called the film's accusations false and ordered a review of potential responses. Responding to criticism, Abraham stated that the filmmakers believe it is essential to make the film accessible to the Israeli public, asserting that "criticism is not treason." He added that he believes the creators' duty is to foster public discussion about events in Gaza. He had previously urged opponents of the film to watch it first and examine the testimonies of the soldiers on which it is based.