Tatami (film)
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Cinematography | Todd Martin |
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Running time | 105 minutes[1] |
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Languages | Persian, English |
Tatami is a 2023 film directed by Guy Nattiv and Zar Amir Ebrahimi, from a screenplay by Nattiv and Elham Erfani. It stars Arienne Mandi, Ebrahimi, Jaime Ray Newman, Ash Goldeh and Sina Parvaneh.
It had its world premiere at the 80th Venice International Film Festival on September 2, 2023 receiving positive reviews from the critics and audience.
Synopsis
The film follows Iranian female judoka Leila (Arienne Mandi) and her coach Maryam (Zar Amir Ebrahimi) , who travel to the Judo World Championship, intent on bringing home Iran’s first gold medal. Midway through the competition, they receive an ultimatum from the Islamic Republic ordering Leila to fake an injury and lose. With her own and her family’s freedom at stake, Leila is faced with an impossible choice: feign injury and comply with the Iranian regime as Maryam implores her to do, or defy them both and fight on, for the gold.[2]
Cast
- Arienne Mandi as Leila Hosseini
- Zar Amir Ebrahimi as Maryam Ghanbari
- Jaime Ray Newman as Stacey Travisi
- Nadine Marshall as Jean Claire Abriel
- Lirr Katz as Shani Lavi
- Ash Goldeh as Nader Hosseini
- Valeriu Andriuță as Vlad
- Mehdi Bajestani as Amar Hossein
- Farima Habashizadeha as Justina
- Elham Erfani as Assistant coach
- Sina Parvaneh as Azizi
Production
With Guy Nattiv and Zar Amir Ebrahimi as co-directors, the project marks the first feature film to be co-directed by an Iranian and an Israeli filmmaker.[3][4] It is produced by Adi Ezroni and Mandy Tagger Brockey, alongside Guy Nattiv and Jaime Ray Newman from New Native Pictures.[5]
WestEnd Films acquired international rights in February 2023.[6] Other production companies involved in the project include White Lodge Productions, Maven Pictures, Tale Runners and Sarke Studios.[7]
Casting
In February 2023 the cast was revealed to include Arienne Mandi and Amir Ebrahimi in the lead roles, with appearances by Jaime Ray Newman, Nadine Marshall and Mehdi Bajestani.[8]
Filming
In February 2023 the film was revealed by the Hollywood Reporter to be in post-production.[9] First-look images from the film were released in May 2023.[10]
Release
It had its world premiere at the 80th Venice International Film Festival on September 2, 2023.[11] It was also screened in the 19th Zurich Film Festival[12] on October 2, 2023. It will also have its Asian premiere at the 36th Tokyo International Film Festival[13] on October 25th, 2023.
Awards
References
- ^ "Tatami". Venice International Film Festival. July 18, 2023. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
- ^ Ramachandran, Naman (February 8, 2023). "'Holy Spider' Star Zar Amir Ebrahimi, 'Golda' Director Guy Nattiv Team on Iran-Defying Film 'Untitled Judo,' WestEnd to Launch Sales at EFM". Variety. Retrieved March 21, 2023.
- ^ "Israeli director, Iranian actress team up on movie for the first time". Jerusalem Post. February 9, 2023. Retrieved May 24, 2023.
- ^ "First film co-directed by Iranian and Israeli spotlights Iranian human rights abuses". Israelnationalnews.com. February 8, 2023. Retrieved May 24, 2023.
- ^ Ntim, Zac (February 8, 2023). "WestEnd Films Boards 'Untitled Judo' Co-Directed By Guy Nattiv, Zar Amir Ebrahimi & Will Launch Sales At Berlin — EFM". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 21, 2023.
- ^ Calnan, Ellie (February 8, 2023). "WestEnd boards thriller 'Untitled Judo' co-directed by 'Holy Spider' star Zar Amir Ebrahimi and Guy Nattiv". Screen Daily. Retrieved March 21, 2023.
- ^ "First Look at Keshet Studios' Political Thriller Judo Directed by Gur Nattiv & Zar Amir-Ebrahimi". Keshet International. May 17, 2023. Retrieved May 24, 2023.
- ^ "Holy Spider' Star Zar Amir Ebrahimi, 'Golda' Director Guy Nattiv Team on Iran-Defying Film 'Untitled Judo,' WestEnd to Launch Sales at EFM". Weareactors.com. February 8, 2023. Retrieved May 24, 2023.
- ^ "Guy Nattiv, Zar Amir Ebrahimi to Become First Israeli, Iranian Duo to Co-Direct Feature With Political Thriller 'Untitled Judo'". Hollywood Reporter. February 8, 2023. Retrieved March 21, 2023.
- ^ Ravindran, Manori (May 16, 2023). "Guy Nattiv, Zar Amir-Ebrahimi Unveil First Look at Political Thriller 'Judo' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved May 24, 2023.
- ^ Tartaglione, Nancy (July 25, 2023). "Venice Film Festival Lineup: Mann, Lanthimos, Fincher, DuVernay, Cooper, Besson, Coppola, Hamaguchi In Competition; Polanski, Allen, Anderson, Linklater Out Of Competition – Full List". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
- ^ "Tatami". zff.com. Retrieved October 4, 2023.
- ^ Rosser2023-09-27T09:23:00+01:00, Michael. "Tokyo reveals 20 world premieres among 2023 competition titles". Screen. Retrieved October 4, 2023.
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: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Mostra del Cinema di Venezia: il Premio Brian 2023 a "Tatami" di Guy Nattiv e Zar Amir Ebrahimi". A ragion veduta. UAAR. Retrieved September 9, 2023.