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NAZA Documentary Breaks Venice Ovation Record

Updated 2026-09-10 17:25 UTC 2 sources Neutral

'NAZA,' a Gaza documentary from 'No Other Land' directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, set a new standing ovation record at the Venice Film Festival with a 25-minute applause. The film's success highlights ongoing scrutiny of Israel’s policies.

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Variety
The irksome controversy over “No Other Land” upon winning both the Berlinale Documentary prize and the Academy Award was never really about the film. It was hardly the first strong documentary to call attention to Israel’s official policy of ethnic cleansing, and there were no revelations to be had.
2026-09-10 17:08 UTC
Variety
“NAZA,” the new documentary from “No Other Land” directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, earned a massive 24.5-minute ovation at its Venice Film Festival premiere on Thursday. This marks the longest-ever standing ovation in Venice, besting the 22 minutes for “The Voice of Hind Rajab” last year, and
2026-09-10 17:14 UTC
Deadline
Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor’s NAZA has landed a sensational 25-minute ovation following its world premiere screening this evening at the Venice Film Festival.  The powerful documentary screened this evening in the Sala Grande in Venice, with Abraham and Szor in attendance, alongside producer Jonat
2026-09-10 17:16 UTC
Deadline
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2026-09-10 17:18 UTC
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