Tatami

An Iranian judoka named Leila and her coach, Maryam, attend the World Judo Championships with the goal of winning a gold medal for their country. During the tournament, the Islamic Republic issues an ultimatum demanding that Leila fake an injury and withdraw from the competition. Leila must choose between obeying the state to ensure her own safety and that of her family, or continuing to compete for the gold.

The film was co-directed by Guy Nattiv and Zar Amir Ebrahimi. In the chronological order of his work, Nattiv previously directed Skin and Golda. This production marks the second directorial effort for Ebrahimi, following Amir Naderi by Amir Naderi. The cast features Arienne Mandi, Zar Amir Ebrahimi, Jaime Ray Newman, Nadine Marshall, Lir Katz, and Ash Goldeh.

Produced by Rogovin Brothers, Maven Screen Media, Sarke Studio, and New Native Pictures, the movie is a co-production between the United Kingdom, Georgia, and the United States. It earned 2 million USD at the worldwide box office. The film is well-received by both viewers and professionals; it holds a 7.4 rating on IMDb from 3,100 votes and a 7.7 rating on TMDB from 158 votes. These scores are consistent with the film critics' rating of 8/10 from 32 reviews.