Tatami

'Tatami', a 2023 film directed by Guy Nattiv and Zar Amir Ebrahimi, bursts onto the film scene with a script co-written by Nattiv and Elham Erfani. Featuring an all-star cast led by Arienne Mandi, Ebrahimi, Jaime Ray Newman, Ash Goldeh and Sina Parvaneh, the film made its world debut at the 80th Venice International Film Festival on September 2, 2023, garnering praise from critics and audiences alike. spectators.

The plot of 'Tatami' follows the story of Leila, an Iranian judoka played by Arienne Mandi, and her coach Maryam, played by Zar Amir Ebrahimi. Both embark on a mission to obtain Iran's first gold medal at the World Judo Championships. However, their trip is threatened by the restrictive policies of the mullah regime, especially when they face the possibility of facing an Israeli athlete, something prohibited by the authorities. With the weight of oppression on her shoulders, Leila faces a difficult decision that will test his courage and her loyalty: surrender to the regime or fight for victory.

The production of 'Tatami' marks a significant milestone as it is the first feature film co-directed by an Iranian and an Israeli filmmaker. With the likes of Adi Ezroni, Mandy Tagger Brockey, Guy Nattiv and Jaime Ray Newman of New Native Pictures producing, along with backing from companies including WestEnd Films, White Lodge Productions, Maven Pictures, Tale Runners and Sarke Studios.