In-Competition Addition: 83rd Venice International Film Festival Adds Documentary ‘NAZA’ to 2026 Lineup
La Biennale di Venezia has announced a late addition to complete the In-Competition lineup for the upcoming 83rd Venice International Film Festival (running September 2–12, 2026). Joining the official selection is NAZA, a compelling new documentary co-directed by Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor—two of the Oscar-winning co-directors behind the acclaimed 2025 documentary No Other Land.
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Produced by The Guardian alongside James Wilson (JW Films) and executive produced by Jonathan Glazer—the Academy Award-winning team behind The Zone of Interest—the documentary marks one of the most high-profile late additions to this year's festival roster.
Rooftop Cinema & Premiere Details
Shot under the cover of night on the rooftops of Tel Aviv, NAZA details the complex systems behind military operations and civilian impacts in Gaza through investigative journalism and cinematic documentation.
The official premiere is set for September 10 at 5:15 PM in the prestigious Sala Grande at the Palazzo del Cinema. The screening will feature an official delegation in attendance, including directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, producers James Wilson and Jonathan Glazer, alongside The Guardian journalists involved in the project.
Key festival notes surrounding the addition:
Competition Debut: Abraham and Szor join nine other debut directors competing for the prestigious Golden Lion award.
Star-Studded Competition Roster: The 21-film In-Competition lineup features premiere entries from directors including Danny Boyle, Casey Affleck, Alì Asgari, May el-Toukhy, Cédric Kahn, Ilya Khrzhanovsky, Lance Oppenheim, Nicolas Pariser, and Paolo Strippoli.
High-Profile Production Team: Combines investigative reporting by The Guardian with production pedigree from Oscar winners James Wilson and Jonathan Glazer.
Premiere & Program Summary
Feature Details Film Title NAZA DirectorsYuval Abraham and Rachel Szor Producers / EPProduced by The Guardian & James Wilson (JW Films); EP by Jonathan Glazer Festival Section Official In-Competition (83rd Venice International Film Festival)Premiere Date & Venue September 10, 2026 @ 5:15 PM CET | Sala Grande (Palazzo del Cinema)Festival Dates September 2 – September 12, 2025