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 speak judo, not hatred,’ say Israeli and Iranian co-directors of film ‘Tatami’ Inspired by real-life political dilemmas faced by athletes from Islamic Republic, movie about female ...

‘Tatami’ Review: A Bitter Fight, Both on and Off the Mat A flinty Iranian judoka competing in the World Judo Championships is menaced by her government in this absorbing political thriller.