# Gaza-themed documentaries in international film > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/gaza-themed-documentaries-in-international-film > Updated: 2026-09-10T02:04:36.000Z. Sources: 108. Developments: 3. Documentaries focused on the Gaza conflict have gained significant recognition in the international film circuit. The documentary ‘NAZA’, directed by Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, was added to the main competition for the 83rd Venice Film Festival. As the only documentary competing for the Golden Lion, the film examines the systems behind Palestinian civilian deaths in Gaza through footage filmed at night from rooftops in Tel Aviv. The film’s title is derived from a Hebrew military acronym used by Israeli intelligence to refer to expected civilian casualties during airstrikes. The project is based on investigative reporting conducted between 2023 and 2025 by +972 Magazine, Local Call, and The Guardian. ‘NAZA’ was produced by The Guardian and James Wilson, with executive producer Jonathan Glazer. On September 10, ‘NAZA’ held its world premiere at the Sala Grande, where it received a record-breaking standing ovation of approximately 24.5 minutes. The 80-minute film features interviews with 24 anonymous Israeli intelligence officers and soldiers, detailing the logistics of military operations in Gaza, including the use of AI-powered systems such as ‘Lavender’, phone surveillance, and a points-based targeting system. The documentary alleges that the military hacks phones to track locations and monitors private communications with family members shortly before strikes, often involving the bombing of homes at night while families are inside. To protect the identities of its sources, the film utilizes digital alterations of voices and appearances. While the filmmakers aim to document the systemic nature of these operations, the Israel Defense Forces has rejected the film's central allegations, stating that it takes military considerations out of context. In a separate development, Switzerland selected the documentary ‘Who Is Still Alive’ by Nicolas Vadimoff as its official entry for the Best International Feature Film category at the 2027 Academy Awards. ## Claims - The documentary 'NAZA' was directed by Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor. (corroborated by 36 sources) - The documentary 'NAZA' features testimonies from 24 Israeli military and intelligence personnel. (corroborated by 30 sources) - The title NAZA is an Israeli military acronym for expected civilian casualties in an airstrike. (corroborated by 30 sources) - The film's interviewees were filmed on rooftops in Tel Aviv with digitally altered voices and appearances. (corroborated by 29 sources) - The film details the use of artificial intelligence and phone surveillance in targeting Gaza residents. (corroborated by 28 sources) - The documentary 'NAZA' was screened at the Venice International Film Festival. (corroborated by 23 sources) - The film received approximately 24 to 25 minutes of applause at its Venice premiere. (corroborated by 23 sources) - The documentary claims the Israeli military targets family homes in Gaza. (corroborated by 21 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-10: NAZA documentary receives record ovation at Venice Film Festival premiere The documentary 'NAZA' received a record 25-minute standing ovation at the Venice Film Festival, detailing Israeli military use of AI-powered systems to target individuals in Gaza through anonymous testimonies. 84 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/naza-documentary-on-gaza-civilian-deaths-to-debut-at-venice-film-festival ### 2026-08-24: Venice Film Festival adds Gaza documentary ‘NAZA’ to main competition The Venice Film Festival has added the Gaza-focused documentary ‘NAZA’ to its main competition. Directed by Oscar-winners Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, it is the sole documentary vying for the Golden Lion. 29 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/venice-film-festival-adds-gaza-war-documentary-naza-to-competition ### 2026-08-15: Switzerland selects Gaza documentary for Oscar race Switzerland has chosen Nicolas Vadimoff’s documentary “Who Is Still Alive,” which follows nine Palestinian refugees from Gaza, as its official entry for the 2027 Academy Awards. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/switzerland-selects-gaza-documentary-for-oscar-race --- Cite as: Gaza-themed documentaries in international film. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/gaza-themed-documentaries-in-international-film