NAZA Documentary Earns Nearly €5 Million in Italy, Over Half of Global Box Office
The documentary NAZA, helmed by Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, debuted in Italy from September 28-30, attracting 240,000 viewers and generating €1.8 million in revenue, making it the highest-grossing film during that period. Following its initial success, distributor I Wonder Pictures extended its screening, leading to a total gross exceeding €3 million within a week. In its subsequent week, it secured the second position, just behind Mammina, with an overall Italian gross nearing €5 million. In France, it amassed between €600,000 and €800,000 over two days, while Spain added €200,000. In the U.S., it premiered in 72 theaters, collecting $500,000. Featuring accounts from 24 Israeli soldiers, NAZA premiered at Venice, where it won the Special Jury Prize, despite facing criticism from the Israeli government, which encouraged a counter-documentary.
Key facts
- NAZA is directed by Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor.
- It was initially scheduled for a three-day event release in Italy on September 28, 29, and 30.
- In those three days, it sold 240,000 tickets and earned €1.8 million, topping the box office.
- Italian distributor I Wonder Pictures extended the theatrical run.
- After seven days, the gross exceeded €3 million (about 400,000 tickets).
- Cumulative Italian gross is just under €5 million, over half of global earnings.
- In France, it earned between €600,000 and €800,000 in two days; in Spain, €200,000; in the US, $500,000 from 72 theaters (expanded to 85).
- It won the Special Jury Prize at the Venice Film Festival.
- The documentary is a filmed investigation co-produced with The Guardian, featuring anonymous testimonies from 24 Israeli soldiers and intelligence members.
- The Israeli government criticized the film, promoted a counter-documentary, and announced an internal investigation to identify the soldiers.
- It will be made available online for free after its theatrical run.
- Other films on the topic benefited: Palestina 36 grossed €390,000 and The Bibi Files €325,000.
Entities
Artists
- Yuval Abraham
- Rachel Szor
- Gabriele Niola
- Jessica Chastain
- Tom Cruise
- Zendaya
- Robert Pattinson
- Ennio Morricone
- Giuseppe Tornatore
- Brad Pitt
- Benjamin Netanyahu
- Hind Rajab
Institutions
- I Wonder Pictures
- The Guardian
- Pixar
- Venice Film Festival
- Hamas
- Israeli government
- Israeli army
- Il Post
Locations
- Italy
- Gaza Strip
- Israel
- Tel Aviv
- France
- Spain
- United States
- United Kingdom
- Venice
- Palestine