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🏆 TATAMI – A Powerful Sports Drama | In U.S. Theaters June 2025 In a bold and timely story of defiance and human courage, TATAMI follows an Iranian judo champion who must choose between obeying her government—or fighting for her freedom on the mat. Co-directed by Academy Award® winner Guy Nattiv and acclaimed Iranian actress Zar Amir, TATAMI is the first feature film co-directed by an Israeli and Iranian filmmaker, making history as it breaks political and cinematic barriers. Premiering at the Venice Film Festival, this gripping sports thriller explores the cost of standing up for what’s right, even when the whole world is watching. 🎬 Starring: Zar Amir, Jamie Ray Newman, Arienne Mandi 🏆 Film Festivals: Venice Film Festival, TIFF, and more 📍 Languages: English, Farsi 📅 Now in U.S. theaters In a tragic and timely coincidence, TATAMI hits U.S. theaters as real-world tensions between Iran and Israel unfold. But this powerful award-winning film—the first ever co-directed by Iranian and Israeli filmmakers—reminds us that personal courage can transcend political conflict. 🎬 Directed by Zar Amir (Cannes Best Actress, Holy Spider) and Guy Nattiv (Oscar-winner, Skin), TATAMI follows Leila, an Iranian judo champion pressured to fake an injury and withdraw from the world championship to avoid facing an Israeli opponent. What unfolds is a high-stakes psychological and political thriller grounded in real-world issues of oppression, resistance, and moral courage. 📽️ Shot in striking black and white, TATAMI features a commanding lead performance by Arienne Mandi, with Zar Amir also starring as Leila's coach. This is a gripping story about standing up to authoritarian control, and the personal cost of defending one’s integrity. 🇮🇷🇮🇱 Iranian-Israeli Co-Production | 🥋 Based on True Events | 🎞️ Sports, Politics & Human Rights 🗣️ Watch our interview with co-directors Zar Amir and Guy Nattiv on INSIDE THE ARTHOUSE –starting now... BehindTheScenes #FilmDiscussion #MovieReview #NewReleases #NewFilmReleases #FilmLovers #Cinema #MoviePodcast #GregLaemmle #RaphaelSbarge #LaemmleTheatres #FilmDistribution #MovieIndustry #FilmBusiness Video Podcast Independent Film / Indie Film Arthouse Film / Arthouse Movie Film Lovers / Cinema New Movie Releases / New Film Releases Repertory Cinema / Classic Films / Classic Movies Filmmaker Interviews / Filmmakers (Directors, Writers, Producers) Film Distributors / Film Distribution Movie Industry / Film Business / Movie Business Behind-the-Scenes Insights Film Discussion / Movie Reviews / Film Analysis Greg Laemmle / Raphael Sbarge Laemmle Theatre Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices