Naza Tops Italian Box Office Ahead of Avengers

Naza has taken the lead at the Italian box office, surpassing Avengers as the film continues to generate controversy over its portrayal of Israeli crimes in Gaza.

Filmed in secret, Naza brought those crimes to the screen and stirred controversy inside Israel. Its rise in Italy has put the production back in the spotlight.

The reaction abroad has contrasted with the uproar in Israel, with cinemas outside the country welcoming the film. Its Italian box-office success adds a commercial dimension to that international reception.

No ticket-sales figures or revenue totals were provided, and the Avengers installment it overtook was not specified. The reported ranking nevertheless marks a prominent moment for a film whose subject and clandestine production have drawn sustained attention.