Controversial Gaza Film 'NAZA' Sparks Debate at Hamptons Fest

WHO:

Deadline - NAZA is written and directed by Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor.

NY Post - Organizers of the Hamptons Film Festival.

WHAT:

Deadline - NAZA has started its U.S. run, playing at the IFC Center in New York.

Deadline - NAZA had a Special Jury Prize at its Venice world premiere.

Deadline - NAZA received a record 25-minute standing ovation at the Venice Film Festival.

NY Post - The Hamptons Film Festival has changed its advertising and added more movies to the lineup.

WHERE:

Deadline - NAZA is playing at the IFC Center in New York.

Deadline - NAZA had its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival.

WHEN:

Deadline - NAZA started its U.S. run on a Wednesday.

Deadline - NAZA was screened at the New York Film Festival last weekend.

Deadline - NAZA had its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival last month.

WHY:

NY Post - The changes in advertising and lineup at the Hamptons Film Festival aim to provide a more rounded representation of the war.

HOW:

NY Post - Organizers are modifying advertising strategies and expanding the film selection.

(UPDATED October 3, 2026 16:36 UTC)

NAZA, a film written and directed by Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, has kicked off its U.S. run at the IFC Center in New York after receiving a remarkable 25-minute standing ovation at its Venice world premiere, where it also won a Special Jury Prize. Meanwhile, the Hamptons Film Festival is adapting its advertising strategies and expanding its film lineup to offer a more comprehensive representation of the war. These changes reflect the organizers' commitment to enhancing the festival experience as they prepare for the event starting on October 6, 2026.