Revealing Israel's 'Cold Code': Venice Film 'NAZA' Shot Entirely at Night, Title Holds Hidden Meaning

The documentary 'NAZA,' a late addition to the 83rd Venice Film Festival, promises to be one of the event's most controversial entries. Directed by Israeli duo Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, the film was shot entirely at night on Tel Aviv rooftops and aims to expose what the filmmakers describe as Israel's "system" for the "violent daily reality" of allegedly planning to kill Palestinian civilians.

According to the festival's synopsis, the film uses "very strong language" to detail the "system" behind Israel's "mass deaths of Palestinian civilians" in Gaza. The filmmakers suggest the documentary will likely ignite debates on political issues, journalistic ethics, and war accountability upon its release.

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NAZA is not a person's name, but an Israeli military and intelligence acronym that represents the 'estimated number of civilian deaths' in a single airstrike.

A particularly chilling aspect of the film is its title, 'NAZA.' The directors explain that it is not a person's name but an acronym frequently used within Israeli military and intelligence circles. It represents the "estimated number of civilian deaths" anticipated in a single airstrike, highlighting a calculated approach to potential casualties.

Abraham and Szor are known for their previous work, including the Oscar-winning documentary 'No Other Land.' With 'NAZA,' they turn their focus back to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, this time examining the sensitive and brutal realities of the Gaza war. The film's selection for the Venice Film Festival underscores the ongoing international attention and critical scrutiny directed at the conflict.

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The film aims to reveal the 'system' behind Israel's 'mass deaths of Palestinian civilians' in Gaza.