‘No Other Land’ Co-Directors on Their New Hot-Button Doc ‘NAZA’ and Interviewing 24 Israeli Soldiers in ‘Total Secrecy’: ‘There Is Still So Much Denial of What Is Happening’ in Gaza
Israeli directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor — who are two of the four co-directors of 2025’s Oscar-winning doc “No Other Land” — are at the Venice Film Festival with new hot-button documentary “NAZA.” Shot at night on the rooftops of Tel Aviv, the film shows “in detail the sy
The new documentary "NAZA" from Israeli co-directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor is making waves at the Venice Film Festival, and it's no surprise why. The film, which explores sensitive topics related to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, is sure to spark heated discussions and debates. By tackling such a contentious issue, Abraham and Szor are following in the footsteps of their Oscar-winning doc "No Other Land," which also shed light on complex and timely subjects.
What's notable about "NAZA" is the way it was shot - at night on the rooftops of Tel Aviv - and the level of secrecy involved in its creation. The co-directors have revealed that they interviewed 24 Israeli soldiers in total secrecy, which adds to the film's sense of urgency and importance. By sharing these soldiers' perspectives, Abraham and Szor aim to shed light on the human side of the conflict and encourage viewers to think critically about the issues at play.
As the film festival continues, all eyes will be on "NAZA" and its impact on the conversation around the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. With its timely and thought-provoking subject matter, "NAZA" is sure to be a major talking point in Venice and beyond. To watch next: how the documentary resonates with audiences and critics, and whether it will spark further discussions and debates about the conflict and its complexities.
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