Tatami
Thriller
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2023
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English, Farsi
Directed by
Guy Nattiv, Zar Amir
Cast
Arienne Mandi, Zar Amir, Jaime Ray Newman, Ash Goldeh
Producers
Adi Ezroni, Mandy Tagger Brockey, Guy Nattiv, Jaime Ray Newman
Writers
Guy Nattiv, Elham Erfani
Synopsis
Iranian female judokas Leila (Mandi) and her coach Maryam (Amir), travel to the Judo World Championship, intent on bringing home Iran’s first gold medal. Midway through the Judo World Championships, they receive an ultimatum from the Islamic Republic ordering Leila to fake an injury and lose, or she will be branded a traitor of the state. With her own and her family’s freedom at stake, Leila is faced with an impossible choice: comply with the Iranian regime as her coach Maryam implores her to do, or fight on, for the gold. Tatami is the first feature film to be co-directed by an Iranian and an Israeli filmmaker.