'No Other Land' Directors on New Doc 'NAZA,' Interviewing IDF Soldiers
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Key Points:
- Israeli directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor present their new documentary "NAZA" at the Venice Film Festival, exposing Israel’s military role in the mass killing of Palestinian civilians in Gaza through anonymous interviews with 24 Israeli military intelligence personnel.
- The film, produced by The Guardian and executive produced by Jonathan Glazer, reveals systemic targeting of Palestinian homes and the use of AI in selecting bombing targets, highlighting what human rights groups describe as genocide.
- The directors gained access to these sources through years of investigative journalism and worked in secrecy for three years, aiming to challenge denial and normalization of violence against Palestinians.
- They hope the film will provoke Israeli society to confront military actions and influence international awareness, though they remain uncertain about political change within Israel or the film's domestic reception.
- "NAZA" was shot on Tel Aviv rooftops at night to protect identities and emphasize the disconnect between Israeli daily life and the violence occurring nearby in Gaza, with plans to seek screening opportunities within Israel despite anticipated challenges.
