Guardian to Stream Gaza Doc NAZA Free After Global Theatrical Run — SkimNews
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- The Guardian and mk2 films announced a global theatrical release for the documentary NAZA starting September 28 in over 56 territories, following its premiere at the Venice Film Festival on September 10
- The Guardian will offer NAZA for free on its website after the theatrical run, citing 'worldwide interest' and its commitment to 'fearless, independent journalism'
- Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, Israeli directors of NAZA, stated they made the film out of obligation to confront Israel’s role in civilian deaths in Gaza, despite threats to revoke their citizenship
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has attacked the film and threatened to strip the directors of Israeli citizenship, though such action is legally unenforceable under current Israeli law
- The Guardian, +972 Magazine, and Local Call previously published investigative reporting between 2023 and 2025 that formed the foundation of NAZA, including revelations about Israel’s use of AI in targeting Gaza
- NAZA will premiere in North America at the New York Film Festival on September 26 before opening in U.S. theaters on September 30, with a national rollout beginning October 9
Why it matters: The decision to release *NAZA* globally and then for free amplifies scrutiny of Israel’s conduct in Gaza beyond traditional media channels, directly challenging state narratives with journalistic and cinematic force. The backlash from Israeli leadership underscores the film’s political impact, while the distribution model lowers access barriers for audiences in regions where coverage of Gaza is restricted.
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