Tatami

Opened Friday, June 13, 2025

SHOWTIMES AT IFC CENTER

TATAMI follows Leila, an Iranian judo athlete who is put in political danger when her government tells her to fake an injury and withdraw from the world championships rather than face an Israeli rival in the final. Leila finds herself facing a life-or-death decision that could put the lives of her, her coach, an ex-competitor herself, and her family in danger. In a fight for freedom and dignity, what is she willing to give up?

Official Selection: Venice Film Festival

“A riveting tale of freedom versus oppression” – The Hollywood Reporter

  • Country Georgia, USA
  • Language Farsi with English subtitles, English
  • Running Time 105 minutes
  • Format DCP
  • Distributor XYZ Films
  • Director Guy Nattiv, Zar Amir Ebrahimi
  • Cast Arienne Mandi, Zar Amir Ebrahimi, Jaime Ray Newman, Nadine Marshall, Elham Erfani, Ash Goldeh
  • Accessibility Assistive Listening, T-Coil

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