'We are not our governments' – Israeli-Iranian film ‘Tatami’ makes San Diego debut

The new film 'Tatami' reveals an Iranian judoka's fight beyond the mat

In the first feature film co-directed by an Israeli and an Iranian, Tatami, an Iranian judoka must choose between her country and a run for the gold at the World Judo Championships.

'We are not our governments' – Israeli-Iranian film ‘Tatami’ makes San Diego debut

“Tatami” will premiere at the San Diego Media Arts Center Digital Gym Cinema on Friday. (Photo courtesy of Ethan van Thillo) Co-directed by Israeli-Iranian duo Guy Nattiv and Zar Amir, the sports drama Tatami will make its San Diego debut at the Media Arts Center on Friday.   First premiering at the Venice Film Festival in 2023, the film follows Iranian Judo athlete Leila, who is put in political danger after her government orders her to withdra…

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