Israeli Army Chief Orders Legal Review of 'NAZA' Documentary
The Hollywood Reporter • • entertainment
Key Points:
- The IDF chief of staff, Eyal Zamir, has ordered a legal review of the documentary NAZA to explore potential legal action against its filmmakers, labeling the film as an attack on Israel and accusing it of defaming the military despite not having seen it in full.
- Zamir also initiated an investigation into the leaking of classified material used in the production of NAZA, which features testimonies from 24 former IDF soldiers alleging systematic killing of civilians in Gaza.
- NAZA, directed by Oscar-winning Israeli filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, premiered at the Venice Film Festival where it won the Grand Jury Prize; its title refers to the military acronym for "collateral damage."
- IDF spokesperson Effie Defrin requested the filmmakers to allow the army to view the full documentary to address its claims objectively, while the film’s producers, Guardian News and Media, condemned Israel's response and defended the film’s investigative journalism and truthful testimonies.
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