NAZA at filmforum Duisburg: Documentary About the Mechanics of Killing


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NAZA: When War Becomes an Office Job
On Tuesday, November 10, 2026, the filmforum Duisburg will present the award-winning documentary NAZA by Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor. The investigative staging of real events delves into the hidden structures of technologized warfare and poses a disturbing question: What happens when killing is translated into data, targeting, and workflows?
A Documentary of Disturbing Clarity
At the center are 24 members of the Israeli armed forces sharing their experiences. Their statements appear not as a classic interview panorama, but as fragmented testimonies of a system where drones, artificial intelligence, and military data analysis determine life and death. The speakers remain visible only as silhouettes. This visual reduction intensifies the tension between anonymized statements and concrete moral responsibility.
Dramaturgy Between Research and Indictment
Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, who won an Oscar for No Other Land, combine investigative research with precise cinematic dramaturgy. The film examines the term NAZA as a military metric for the expected number of civilian casualties from an attack. According to the interviewees, no further permits were required up to a certain value. Thus, a seemingly technical language transforms into a shocking document of dehumanization.
A Stage Experience in the Cinema
Although NAZA is presented as a documentary, the performance develops a theatrical pull. Darkness, voices, silhouettes, and the concentrated acoustics of the cinema create a theatrical atmosphere in which every word carries weight. The stage consists of the space itself: screen, shadows, and the taut silence of the audience. The audience reaction is likely to oscillate between concern, dissent, and animated discussion.
Awarded in Venice
At the Venice Film Festival, the investigative documentary received the Jury Special Prize. The award highlights the international significance of a work that not only ignites political controversies but also reassesses the possibilities of documentary performance art, direction, and visual design. NAZA thus ranks among the most uncomfortable and important documentaries of the year 2026.
Presentation at filmforum Duisburg
The filmforum will show NAZA in its original version with German subtitles. The presentation begins at 8:30 PM and lasts about 80 minutes. The film is rated for ages 12 and up. Regular admission on Tuesday is 9.90 euros, while reduced tickets cost 8.50 euros. The box office opens 30 minutes before the start of the screening. Parking spaces in the vicinity of the filmforum are available free of charge starting at 8:00 PM.
Conclusion: A Film That Changes Perspectives
NAZA does not offer a comfortable cinematic experience but rather a concentrated encounter with the political, technical, and moral abysses of modern warfare. Those who want to experience documentary performance art, investigative research, and socially relevant film culture live will find an evening of great urgency at the filmforum Duisburg. Secure your ticket and engage in discussions about the responsibility behind the images.
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