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Original title

Tatami

Year

2023

Running time

105 min.

Country

United States

Director

Zar Amir-Ebrahimi, Guy Nattiv

Screenwriter

Elham Erfani, Guy Nattiv

Cast

Music

Dascha Dauenhauer

Cinematography

Todd Martin

Producer

Co-production United States-Georgia;

Keshet Studios, Maven Pictures, New Native Pictures, Sarke Studio, WestEnd Films. Distributor: WestEnd Films

Genre

Mystery

Synopsis

Iranian female judoka Leila and her coach Maryam, who travel to the Judo World Championship, intent on bringing home Iran's first gold medal. Midway through the competition, they receive an ultimatum from the Islamic Republic ordering Leila to fake an injury and lose. With her own and her family's freedom at stake, Leila is faced with an impossible choice: feign injury and comply with the Iranian regime as Maryam implores her to do, or defy them both and fight on, for the gold.

Awards: 2023: Venice Film Festival: nominated to Best Film (Orizzonti).

2023: Tokyo International Film Festival: 2 awards. 3 nominations

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Tatami

2023

Zar Amir-Ebrahimi, Guy Nattiv