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2024 Movie United Kingdom, Georgia, United States, Israel Mystery, Drama, Sport, Thriller FSK 12
By: Zar Amir Ebrahimi, Guy Nattiv With: Jaime Ray Newman, Farima Habashizadehasl, Sina Parvaneh, Ash Goldeh, Arienne Mandi

Iranian judoka Leila is traveling to the World Judo Championships with her coach Maryam. Her goal: To bring home the first gold medal for Iran. During the competition, however, the Tehran regime gives the young woman an ultimatum. She must decide whether to surrender to the regime and throw her dreams to the wind, or to resist and fight on. A decision in which the freedom of her entire family is at stake. This high-tension political thriller is directed by Guy Nattiv and Zar Amir-Ebrahimi, making TATAMI the first ever feature film to be co-directed by an Iranian and an Israeli.

Filmium rating
77%

Festival Achievements

Zurich Film Festival 2023
Selections:
Border Lines
Venice International Film Festival 2023
Selections:
orizzonti

Mood

Dramatic
Inspirational
Intense
Politically Charged
Suspenseful
Tense

Cast & Crew

Guy Nattiv
Zar Amir Ebrahimi
Elham Erfani
Lir Katz
Sina Parvaneh
Ash Goldeh
Mehdi Bajestani
Arienne Mandi
Jaime Ray Newman
Farima Habashizadehasl
Nadine Marshall
Valeriu Andriuță
Co-Directors
Diverse Cast
Female Leads

Budget

Mid-Budget

Cinematic Technique

Character-Focused
Close-Up Shots
Emotional Depth
Handheld Camera
Natural Lighting
Realism

Narrative Structure

Character-Driven
Linear

Pace

Dramatic
Fast-Paced
Intense
Measured
Tension-Building

Runtime

Feature-Length

Soundtrack

Ambient Score
Minimalist Music

Style

Co-Directed
Cultural
Documentary-Style
Dramatic
Realistic

Time-Period

2020S
Contemporary

Central Conflict

Faking Injury
Fighting For Freedom
Regime Threats

Characters

Iranian Athletes
Leila Hosseini
Maryam Ghanbari

Ending

Ambiguous
Defiant
Hopeful

Historical Context

Contemporary Iran
Political Repression

Key Plot Points

Facing Moral Dilemma
Regime Interference
Threats To Drop Out

Plot

International Sports Competition
Iranian Female Judoka
Personal Struggle
Political Conflict
Regime Oppression
Sports Drama

Setting

Cultural Clash
Georgia (Tbilisi)
International Competition
Iran
Judo World Championship

Shooting Location

Georgia
Iran

Theme

Courage
Cultural Identity
Freedom And Repression
Oppression
Personal Sacrifice
Political Resistance

Genre

Character Study
Drama
Political Thriller
Sports
Sports Drama

Audiences

Adults
Feminist Audiences
Political Drama Fans
Politically Engaged Viewers
Sports Enthusiasts

Titles

Mat

Reception

Award-Winning
Best Actress Award
Film Festival Success
Positive Reviews
Tokyo Jury Prize
Venice Film Festival Award

Production Countries

Iran
Israel

Release Year

2024
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