TATAMI
The first feature film co-directed by Iranian and Israeli filmmakers Guy Nattiv and Zar Amir, TATAMI follows Leila, an Iranian judo athlete who is put in political danger when her government tells her to fake an injury rather than face an Israeli rival.
SHOWTIMES
JUL 4 | FRI
5:00 p.m.Â
JUL 5 | SAT
5:00, 7:15 p.m.Â
JUL 6 | SUN
12:30, 7:15 p.m.
JUL 7 | MON
5:00, 7:15 p.m.Â
JUL 8 | TUE
5:00, 7:15 p.m.Â
JUL 9 | WED
5:00, 7:15 p.m.Â
JUL 10 | THU
5:00, 7:15 p.m.Â
SYNOPSIS
The first feature film co-directed by Iranian and Israeli filmmakers Guy Nattiv and Zar Amir, 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.
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Director
Guy Nattiv and Zar Amir
WITH
Arienne Mandi, Zar Amir, Jaime Ray Newman, Ash Goldeh
Run Time
1 hour, 45 minutes
Released
June 13, 2025
Distributed by
XYZ Films
HEARING AND VISUAL ASSISTANCE
Assisted Listening
Subtitled / Open Captions
Country
Georgia, United States, United Kingdom, Israel
SUBTITLES
English and Farsi with English Subtitles
NOT RATED
Many of the films shown at The Ross are not rated due to the prohibitive cost of acquiring a rating from the Motion Picture Association of America. Consequently, as many of these films contain graphic content, viewer discretion is advised.
REVIEWS
“This sports film has the feel of a political thriller. Women face real danger by bucking oppression in a country run by zealots. Should be seen by all who do not understand why the separation of Church and State is vital for humankind.”
“Vibrantly helmed and performed, with co-director and Cannes best actress winner Zar Amir Ebrahimi playing one of the leads, the film is a win both behind and in front of the camera.”