The film "Naza" received more than 24 minutes of applause at its official screening at the Venice Film Festival, setting a new record at the event which has many decades of history. The industry magazine "Variety" suggests this could be an absolute standing ovation at any festival anywhere in the world.
The work was presented when the Mostra Internazionale d'Arte Cinematografica was about to close. The film depicts a genocide using the resources and means of the 21st century, presenting a contemporary approach to a historical theme of great weight.
This moment marks a high point of the 2026 edition of the festival, surpassing all expectations for audience reaction during the screening. The prolonged duration of the applause demonstrates the emotional and artistic impact that the work managed to convey to the spectators.
