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Naza at the Venice Film Festival, Focus on the Palestinian Drama

Naza, a documentary on the war in Palestine, is competing at the Venice Film Festival, featuring works by Gitai and Hassouna.

24 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Archive photo: Naza at the Venice Film Festival, Focus on the Palestinian Drama — Archive photoPhoto: Paolo Tonon · Flickr · BY-SA

The documentary Naza, which addresses the Palestinian drama, is in competition at the 83rd Venice International Film Exhibition of the Biennale di Venezia. This film is directed by Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, known for their previous work with No Other Land, which won an Oscar in 2025.

The Venice Film Festival also includes other thematic films, featuring works by Amos Gitai and Sayed Hasan Hassouna. These pieces join Naza in depicting critical situations and stories related to Palestine.

The Biennale competition hosts a diverse selection of documentaries and films, highlighting approaches and narratives that stimulate debate on contemporary issues.

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