The Only Documentary Competing for the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival Focuses on Gaza
Naza, the only documentary competing for the Golden Lion award in Venice, focuses on Israel's policies in Gaza and its practices targeting civilians.
The production titled Naza, which holds the distinction of being the only documentary competing for the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival, occupies the center of the festival's agenda.
The Festival's Sole Documentary Nominee
Set to meet cinema enthusiasts on September 10, Naza draws attention as the only documentary production competing for the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival.
Infrastructure Based on Investigative Journalism
The documentary is based on original investigative journalism conducted between 2023 and 2025 by media outlets such as +972, Local Call, and The Guardian.
Israel's Policies and Civilian Casualties
Filmed at night from the rooftops of Tel Aviv, the film details the systems behind Israel's policies targeting Palestinian civilians in Gaza.
Origin of the Name
The production derives its name from an abbreviation used by Israeli intelligence to refer to the number of civilians targeted in an airstrike.
Strong Cast of Supporters
Jim Wilson and Jonathan Glazer, the names behind the Oscar-winning film The Zone of Interest, rank prominently among the supporters of this documentary.