Documentary 'NAZA' Opens in Japan with Sold-Out Screenings
The film opened in 18 theaters on October 24, 2026, with English-subtitled screenings and London Q&A footage added after demand.
NAZA opened in 18 theaters across Japan on October 24, 2026, according to cinemacafe.net. At the main venue, Theatre Image Forum, all four scheduled screenings sold out, and a late show added the night before opening was almost sold out.
Sold-out screenings were also reported in Sapporo and Osaka. The strong demand prompted Theatre Image Forum to add screenings with English subtitles, produced quickly as a Japanese-subtitled plus English-subtitled version after many requests.
Recorded footage of a London Q&A event with five participants, including directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor and executive producer Jonathan Glazer, will be screened at other theaters.
Venice prize and previous work
The documentary won the Special Jury Prize at the 2026 Venice International Film Festival. It is directed by the Israeli team behind No Other Land, which won the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature in 2025.
Quick answers
When did NAZA open in Japan?
The documentary opened in 18 theaters nationwide on October 24, 2026.
Will there be English-subtitled screenings of NAZA?
Yes, Theatre Image Forum will hold screenings with English subtitles after many requests.
What prize did NAZA win?
It won the Special Jury Prize at the 2026 Venice International Film Festival.