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Venice Film Festival

Yuval Abraham (left), in an interview on Channel 13 with presenter Raviv Drucker (right), September 14, 2026. (Screenshots)
September 15, 2026, 6:25 am
‘NAZA’ director accuses Israeli media of ignoring Gaza civilian deaths for entire war
Amid domestic uproar, Yuval Abraham insists anonymous allegations of intentional harm to innocents were verified; Israel sends diplomats talking points to respond to film; ex-hostage Liri Albag: ‘You sold out your own people for people who wish for your death’
By ToI Staff
IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir is seen at the IDF's main command center, September 6, 2026. (Israel Defense Forces)
September 14, 2026, 6:19 pm
IDF chief floats legal action against ‘NAZA’ film, orders probe of leaked material
Zamir decries film as a ‘blood libel’ and ‘deliberate distortion of reality,’ after IDF spokesperson says military seeks to view entire documentary so it can address claims in full
By Emanuel Fabian
Directors Yuval Abraham (left) and Rachel Szor, winners of the special jury prize for the film ‘Naza,’ pose for photographers during the closing ceremony of the 83rd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, September 12, 2026. (Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)
September 14, 2026, 12:48 pm
‘Blood libel’: Israeli politicians assail Israeli film alleging AI-powered killing in Gaza
After IDF rejects claims made in ‘NAZA,’ chief of staff reportedly to hold meeting on response; MK Lazimi assails culture minister for bid to revoke filmmakers’ citizenship
By Michael Horovitz
Directors Yuval Abraham (right) and Rachel Szor (left), winners of the Special Jury Prize for 'Naza,' attend a photocall on the red carpet following the closing ceremony of the 83rd Venice Film Festival at Venice Lido, Italy, on September 12, 2026. (Scott A Garfitt/ Invision/ AP)
September 14, 2026, 4:14 am
Culture minister urges revoking citizenship of ‘NAZA’ film creators for ‘treason’
Miki Zohar says Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, whose docu alleging AI-aided killing of Gaza civilians won Venice prize, are ‘willing to hurt their homeland for applause from antisemites’
By Emanuel Fabian and ToI Staff
Mathilde Arcel, right, winner of the Coppa Volpi for best actress for the film ‘Woman Unknown,’ and the director May el-Toukhy, winner of the Golden Lion for best film, pose for photographers at the awards photo call during the closing ceremony of the 83rd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on September 12, 2026. (Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)
September 13, 2026, 2:51 am
Danish drama set in aftermath of Nazi occupation wins top prize at Venice festival
Star of ‘Woman Unknown’ takes home prize for best actress, in rare double victory; John Malkovich awarded best actor for his portrayal of a maverick CIA agent in ‘Wild Horse Nine’
By Agencies
Directors Yuval Abraham (right) and Rachel Szor (left), winners of the Special Jury Prize for 'Naza,' attend a photocall on the red carpet following the closing ceremony of the 83rd Venice Film Festival at Venice Lido on September 12, 2026. (Stefano RELLANDINI/AFP)
September 13, 2026, 12:35 am
Israelis’ film alleging AI-assisted killing of Gaza civilians wins Venice jury prize
‘NAZA,’ by Oscar-winning Israeli directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, receives recognition after record 25-minute ovation; IDF categorically rejects allegations, questions anonymous testimony
By AFP and ToI Staff
Journalist and director Rachel Szor and Israeli journalist and filmmaker Yuval Abraham attend the photocall of “Naza” presented in competition at the 83rd International Venice Film Festival, at Venice Lido on September 10, 2026. (Stefano Rellandini/AFP)
September 11, 2026, 10:44 pm
IDF rejects testimonies in Israeli-made documentary alleging AI-powered killing in Gaza
Army denies accusations in ‘NAZA,’ which debuted to an ovation in Venice, says selection and approval of Gaza strikes done ‘by human personnel only… not by artificial intelligence’
By AFP and ToI Staff
Filmmakers Rachel Szor, left, and Yuval Abraham attend a red carpet event for the screening of 'NAZA' at the 83rd International Venice Film Festival, in Venice Lido, Italy, on September 10, 2026. (Tiziana FABI/AFP)
September 10, 2026, 11:30 pm
Israeli film about killing of Gazan civilians gets 25-minute record ovation at Venice premiere
‘NAZA,’ short for ‘collateral damage’ in Hebrew, features interviews with 24 IDF troops about what filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor describe as ‘calculated’ mass killings
By AFP and ToI Staff
Susan Sarandon poses for photographers at the photo call for the film "The Echo Chamber" during the 83rd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on September 6, 2026. (Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)
September 6, 2026, 10:12 pm
Blaming ‘Zionists,’ Susan Sarandon says she’s still losing film roles over Gaza stance
Speaking at Venice Film Festival, the actor says ‘power structure’ in Hollywood is stopping her from landing jobs, even though narrative around Israel has ‘completely changed’
By Agencies and ToI Staff
Festivalgoers pass the red carpet of the 81st edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, August 27, 2024. (Vianney Le Caer/Invision/AP)
August 25, 2026, 6:13 pm
Documentary about killing of civilians in Gaza to premiere at Venice Film Festival
‘NAZA,’ directed by Israelis Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, explores alleged ‘systems behind Israel’s calculated mass killing’; based on reporting some of which has been challenged by IDF
By Reuters
(L-R) Noam Tibon and Barry Avrich of 'The Road Between Us: The Ultimate Rescue' pose in the Getty Images Portrait Studio Presented by IMDb and IMDbPro during the Toronto International Film Festival at InterContinental Toronto Centre on September 8, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario. (Gareth Cattermole / Getty Images via AFP)
September 9, 2025, 6:47 pm
Israeli film on Oct. 7 rescue at Toronto fest deepens industry split over Gaza
As ‘The Road Between Us: The Ultimate Rescue’ is set to be screened, director Barry Avrich says he plans to bring his own security to event, supplementing strong police presence
By AFP and ToI Staff
Director Kaouther Ben Hania receives the Silver Lion - Grand Jury Prize for "The Voice of Hind Rajab" from Italian film director Maura Delpero during the award ceremony of the 82nd Venice Film Festival on September 6, 2025 at Venice Lido. (Tiziana FABI / AFP)
September 7, 2025, 5:33 am
Documentary about Gazan girl’s desperate last moments gets 2nd place at Venice Festival
Jim Jarmusch’s film ‘Father Mother Sister Brother’ surprisingly clinches top prize over ‘The Voice of Hind Rajab,’ whose director Kaouther Ben Hania denounces Israel’s ‘genocide’
By AFP and ToI Staff
From left : (From L) Tunisian producer Nadim Cheikhrouha, Israeli actor Amer Hlehel, Tunisian director Kaouther Ben Hania, actress Saja Kilani, actor Motaz Malhees, actress Clara Khoury, producer Odessa Rae, Jim Wilson, US actress Rooney Mara and US actor Joaquin Phoenix pose with a portrait of late Palestinian girl Hind Rajab, during the red carpet for the movie 'The Voice of Hind Rajab,' presented in competition at the 82nd International Venice Film Festival, at Venice Lido on September 3, 2025. (Photo by Tiziana FABI / AFP)
September 4, 2025, 5:52 am
Gaza drama gets 23-minute ovation at Venice premiere
Shouts of ‘Free Palestine!’ heard as audience fetes director and cast of ‘Voice of Hind Rajab,’ whose death has been blamed on Israel though IDF has said no troops were in area at time
By Agencies and ToI Staff
Sebastian Koch, left, Hagai Levi and Julia Windischbauer at the premiere of 'Etty' at the Venice Film Festival on September 2, 2025 (Sipur)
September 3, 2025, 8:55 pm
Hagai Levi’s new series is modern take on Holocaust-era diarist
‘Etty,’ a contemporary retelling of the true story of Etty Hillesum, a Jewish woman from occupied Amsterdam, premiers at Venice Film Festival
By Jessica Steinberg
US film director Jim Jarmusch attends the photocall of the movie "Father Mother Sister Brother" presented in competition at the 82nd International Venice Film Festival, at Venice Lido on August 31, 2025. (Tiziana Fabi/AFP)
August 31, 2025, 8:46 pm
Director Jarmusch ‘disconcerted’ by streaming site Mubi’s links to Israeli defense firm
Mubi founder denies the company is ‘complicit’ in Gaza war after drawing fire for accepting $100 million from Silicon Valley firm with Israeli defense company in its portfolio
By AFP
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