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Backlash and global distribution of ‘NAZA’ film

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The award-winning documentary ‘NAZA’ has triggered intense political and military backlash in Israel following its Special Jury Prize win at the 83rd Venice Film Festival. Directed by Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, the film features anonymous testimonies from 24 members of the Israeli military and intelligence services regarding the use of AI-powered targeting systems in Gaza. Specific tools mentioned include ‘the Gospel’, ‘Lavender’, and ‘Where’s Daddy?’. The title is an acronym for the Hebrew term for collateral damage. Israeli officials have responded with severe condemnation. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described the film as ‘shocking’ and an ‘antisemitic provocation,’ while National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir labeled the filmmakers a ‘disgrace.’ Culture Minister Miki Zohar accused the directors of ‘treason against the state’ and called for the revocation of their citizenship. In response, IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir ordered an investigation into the potential unauthorized disclosure of classified information. The IDF has denied the film’s primary claims, stating the documentary presents a ‘distorted, misleading, and dishonest image’ of its target planning. Despite the controversy, the film has achieved significant commercial ~~and critical~~ success. In Italy, ~~it topped the~~ box ~~office, earning approximately €1.1 million by its second day. In the United States, the film earned~~ office earnings reached over ~~$700,000 during an initial release in 30 cities, leading Neon to join its distribution campaign.~~ €3 million. The documentary ~~has secured~~ is expanding its reach with theatrical releases in ~~over 50 territories~~ Indonesia, the United Kingdom, and ~~has received further accolades, including~~ Mexico. However, screenings in the ~~San Sebastián Audience Award~~ Netherlands and ~~three Critics Choice documentary nominations. The~~ Greece were postponed around October 7 following threats against the filmmakers ~~have~~ and their families. To ensure global access, The Guardian has announced plans to make the film ~~will be~~ available for free online in ~~mid-November.~~ late November.

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