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Oscar-Winning Filmmakers Abraham and Shor Premiere Gaza War Documentary at Venice Festival

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First reported by Ynet · Aug 24, 2026

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Oscar-winning Israeli filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Shor will premiere their new Gaza war documentary "NAZA" at the Venice Film Festival on September 10. The film exposes Israeli military actions causing mass Palestinian casualties since October 7 and is the only documentary competing at the festival.

01Yuval Abraham and Rachel Shor will premiere their new documentary "NAZA" at Venice Film Festival on September 10.
02"NAZA" details Israeli military operations causing mass Palestinian deaths in Gaza since October 7.
03The film is the only documentary competing in the 83rd Venice International Film Festival's official competition.
04Produced by The Guardian with James Wilson and Jonathan Glazer, who worked on the 2024 Oscar-winning "Area of Interest."
05The documentary is based on investigative reports published by Local Call, Magazine 972+, and The Guardian from 2023 to 2025.
06Filmmakers highlighted the contrast between potential Oscar success and the ongoing hardships in Israel.

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