The documentary film NAZA has been added to the competition lineup of the 83rd Venice International Film Festival. La Biennale di Venezia announced the news on August 24, 2026, and the festival will run from September 2 to 12. NAZA’s official screening is scheduled for September 10 at 5:15 p.m. in Sala Grande at the Venice Film Festival. The Guardian also reported that the screening will be the film’s world premiere.
Who Made the Film
NAZA was co-directed by Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor. The two filmmakers were also identified as co-directors of No Other Land, which won the 2025 Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature. Production involved Jim Wilson of The Guardian and JW Films, while Jonathan Glazer is credited as an executive producer.
According to the official film page, the runtime is 80 minutes, and the languages are Hebrew and English. The Associated Press reported that NAZA is the only documentary screening in the competition lineup of the 83rd festival.
The key development is that NAZA has officially joined the Venice competition lineup in addition to the information previously available.
What Has Been Confirmed About the Film’s Background
The festival’s official announcement and film page explain that NAZA was filmed at night on rooftops in Tel Aviv and examines systems connected to the deaths of Palestinian civilians in Gaza. This should be understood as the description provided by the filmmakers and festival, and should not be expanded into a claim about the film’s detailed political conclusions or the full body of war-related facts.
The Guardian explained that the documentary is based on investigative reporting conducted by The Guardian, +972 Magazine, and Local Call from 2023 through 2025. However, the research materials currently confirmed do not include an official trailer or clip for NAZA itself.
Schedule and Key Points to Verify
- Festival: 83rd Venice International Film Festival
- Festival dates: September 2–12, 2026
- Screening: September 10, 2026, at 5:15 p.m., Sala Grande
- Format: World premiere in the competition lineup
- Runtime and languages: 80 minutes; Hebrew and English
NAZA’s addition to the competition lineup and its world premiere schedule have been confirmed. Its awards prospects, box-office performance, detailed content, and reception are matters to assess after the screening.