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NAZA: Hidden Israeli Officers Speak Out on Gaza in Venice Documentary
film29 days ago

NAZA: Hidden Israeli Officers Speak Out on Gaza in Venice Documentary

Venice-based documentary NAZA, from No Other Land co-directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, presents anonymous interviews with 24 Israeli military intelligence officers about Gaza operations, arguing for a systemic pattern of killings labeled genocide by human-rights groups. Filmed at night on Tel Aviv rooftops to disguise speakers and with Gaza footage kept to a minimum until the end, the film aims to counter denial and spur international pressure, though its ultimate impact remains uncertain.

Venice Competition Welcomes Naza, Tel Aviv Night Doc by No Other Land Directors
film1 month ago

Venice Competition Welcomes Naza, Tel Aviv Night Doc by No Other Land Directors

Venice Film Festival added Naza, a documentary by No Other Land directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, to its competition lineup. Shot at night on Tel Aviv rooftops, the film purports to reveal the systems behind Israel’s actions in Gaza, per its official synopsis. Produced by The Guardian and JW Films with Jonathan Glazer as executive producer, Naza is Venice’s sole documentary in competition and will screen Sept. 10 in Sala Grande with the directors and delegation in attendance; it marks Abraham and Szor’s Venice competition debut as the 83rd edition runs Sept. 2–12.

Venice Festival Adds Controversial Doc NAZA From No Other Land Directors
film1 month ago

Venice Festival Adds Controversial Doc NAZA From No Other Land Directors

The Venice Film Festival has added the competition documentary NAZA from No Other Land directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, produced with Guardian and JW Films and executive-produced by Jonathan Glazer, which examines 'systems' behind Israel’s mass killing of Palestinians in Gaza; it will screen Sept. 10 in the Sala Grande with the directors, Guardian journalists and an official delegation in attendance.

Settler indicted in West Bank shooting of Palestinian who starred in Oscar-winning film
world2 months ago

Settler indicted in West Bank shooting of Palestinian who starred in Oscar-winning film

Israeli prosecutors charged Yinon Levy, a settler, with reckless manslaughter for the July 2025 killing of Odeh Hathaleen in Umm al-Khair; the indictment also accuses him of armed trespassing and property damage after settlers used an excavator in a confrontation. Hathaleen, a teacher and activist who appeared in the Oscar-winning documentary No Other Land, was a prominent voice against settler violence. If convicted, it would be the first Israeli indictment for killing a Palestinian in the West Bank in almost three years. Levy denies firing the fatal shot; prosecutors say he fired at residents and then into the air as footage circulated widely.

Oscar-Winning Palestinian Filmmaker Basel Adra's West Bank Home Raided by IDF
world1 year ago

Oscar-Winning Palestinian Filmmaker Basel Adra's West Bank Home Raided by IDF

Basel Adra, co-director of the Oscar-winning documentary 'No Other Land,' reported that his home was raided by Israeli soldiers following settler violence in his West Bank village, but he remains free. The incident highlights ongoing tensions and violence in the region, with Adra condemning the occupation and calling for international action.

Palestinian Activist Killed in West Bank Clashes Sparks Calls for US Sanctions
world1 year ago

Palestinian Activist Killed in West Bank Clashes Sparks Calls for US Sanctions

Awdah Hathaleen, a Palestinian community leader and collaborator on the documentary 'No Other Land,' was shot and killed by Israeli settler Yinon Levi in the West Bank, amid ongoing tensions and violence in the region. The incident has drawn international attention and condemnation, highlighting the ongoing conflict and its impact on Palestinian communities.

Palestinian Activist Featured in Oscar-Winning Film Killed in West Bank
world1 year ago

Palestinian Activist Featured in Oscar-Winning Film Killed in West Bank

Awdah Hathaleen, a Palestinian activist involved in the Oscar-winning documentary No Other Land, was killed during an attack by Israeli settlers in the West Bank, highlighting ongoing violence and settler aggression in the region. The incident, captured on video, involved a settler firing into a crowd after a confrontation over land and water issues in Umm al-Khair. Hathaleen's death underscores the persistent lack of accountability for settler violence amid escalating tensions in the occupied territories.

Palestinian Activist Involved in Oscar-Winning Film Killed in West Bank Clashes
world1 year ago

Palestinian Activist Involved in Oscar-Winning Film Killed in West Bank Clashes

Awdah Hathleen, a Palestinian activist involved in the Oscar-winning documentary 'No Other Land', was shot and killed by Israeli settler Yinon Levi in the occupied West Bank, amid ongoing tensions and settler violence. Hathleen was a dedicated peace activist, father, and teacher, and his death highlights the ongoing conflict and violence in the region.