The Guardian To Offer Doc ‘NAZA’ For Free On Website After Theatrical

Key Points:

• The Guardian and mk2 films announced global theatrical release plans for Israeli directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor’s documentary NAZA, starting September 28 in over 50 territories following its Venice Film Festival premiere and Special Jury Prize win.
• After the theatrical run, The Guardian will make NAZA freely available worldwide on its website, citing global interest and a commitment to independent journalism.
• The investigative film exposes the Israeli military’s targeted missile strikes on civilians in Gaza through testimonies of involved personnel, sparking controversy and threats from Israeli officials, including PM Benjamin Netanyahu.
• NAZA will premiere in North America at the New York Film Festival on September 26 and open in U.S. theaters on September 30, with a rollout in major cities and nationwide thereafter.
• The documentary builds on prior investigations by The Guardian and partners into Israeli military tactics and AI use in Gaza, continuing the directors’ focus on Israeli-Palestinian conflict issues following their previous acclaimed film No Other Land.