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Israeli filmmakers Rachel Szor and Yuval Abraham at the Venice Film Festival for the premier of their film 'Naza'. Featured Venice Film Festival
Venice Film Festival • September 13, 2026

Naza Gets Record 25-Minute Ovation at Venice Film Festival

A new documentary by Oscar-winning Israeli filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor exposing Israeli soldiers’ systematic killing in Gaza received a 25-minute ovation at its Venice Film Festival premiere, surpassing the previous record set by The Voice of Hind Rajab, as Palestinian flags were unfurled at the venue. Yuval and Rachel directed the film, which […]

By Riji Elsa Roy 5 min read
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George Clooney Criticises Trump, Defends Mark Ruffalo at Venice Film Festival

Oscar-winning actor George Clooney has hit out against the Trump administration by calling it a kakistocracy, a government by the least qualified people in the country. He also defended fellow actor Mark Ruffalo’s ability to speak freely while raising his own doubts about the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger. George Clooney received the Golden Lion for Lifetime […]

By Riji Elsa Roy • 5 min read

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