Tatami

An intense political thriller inspired by real events, Tatami follows Iranian female judoka Leila and her coach Maryam, who travel to the World Judo Championships, intent on bringing home Iran’s first gold medal. Midway through the Championships, they receive a chilling ultimatum from the Islamic Republic: because there’s a good chance that an Israeli competitor will make it to the finals, Leila must fake an injury and lose, or be branded a traitor for her tacit acknowledgment that Israel deserves to compete… Read More >