Political sports drama shaped by female resilience.
Tatami
At the Judo World Championships, Iranian judoka Leila and her coach Maryam face a harrowing ultimatum from the regime. As personal freedom and national pressure collide, Tatami unfolds as a gripping political sport drama — co-directed by an Iranian and an Israeli director — forging a powerful story of courage, loyalty, and resistance.
Accompanying programs for the screening: Screening: Jewish Women’s Stories from the 20th Century followed by a discussion about Centropa – Friday, November 28, 20:00, Puskin cinema, Metropolis hall
Original Title
Tatami
Production
UK, USA, Georgia, Israel 2023
Information
Action, Drama, Thriller | Language: In English and Farsi with English and Hungarian subtitles | 84'
Directors
Guy Nattiv, Zar Amir Ebrahimi
Cast
Kyra Sedgwick, Milana Vayntrub, Ashley Zukerman + Method Man
Festivals and awards
Total 9 international awards, including Tokyo International Film Festival - Best Actress Award, The Venice Film Festival Brian Award, Palm Springs International Film Festival 2025 Winner Young Cineastes Award