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

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June 27, 2025

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Arienne Mandi plays Iranian judoka Leila Hosseini in the new film <em>Tatami</em>, co-directed by Guy Nattiv and Zar Amir.

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.