Credibility concerns: Israeli Film Council demands urgent screening of 'NAZA' after European release
Council members demand a screening of the film, arguing that its absence from Israeli screenings has fueled concerns over its accuracy and political purpose
Israel’s Film Council is pressing for an immediate screening of “NAZA” in Israel as the film prepares to reach a wider European audience.
The council wants the production shown to its members and other Israeli film professionals, saying they should be given an opportunity to evaluate its content and the way it depicts the war.
The demand comes as Dutch cinemas prepare to screen the film beginning October 1. Venues in Rotterdam, Delft and Hilversum have included “NAZA” in their October programs, with advance sales already underway at some theaters.
According to the council, the decision not to make the film available for screening in Israel has created doubts about its reliability.
The council claimed that the lack of access “reinforces the suspicion” that the film was fabricated to advance the interests of Israel’s adversaries, particularly Hamas. It also expressed concern that the film could harm the reputation of IDF soldiers and disrespect Israelis killed in the war.
Filmtheater Hilversum has scheduled screenings for October 1, 3 and 4. KINO Rotterdam has also listed the film from October 1, although tickets were not yet available at the time of publication.
In Delft, Filmhuis Lumen is selling tickets for screenings on October 1, 4, 6 and 7. The final showing is scheduled for 7 p.m. on October 7, marking three years since the Hamas-led attack on southern Israel.
The council is now calling for the film to be screened in Israel as soon as possible, maintaining that independent professional scrutiny is necessary before its European distribution expands.