Tatami – Another film headliner of the Paths of Glory section

The Paths of Glory section will also present the extraordinary film TATAMI, which was filmed secretly in 2022 in Tbilisi, Georgia. Iranian judoka Leila and her coach Maryam travel to the World Judo Championships with the aim of bringing home Iran’s first gold medal. Halfway through the championships, Leila is ordered by the Islamic Republic to fake an injury and lose or she will be branded a traitor to the state. With her freedom and that of her family at stake, Leila faces an impossible choice: submit to the Iranian regime, as her coach pleads with her, or fight for the gold.

TATAMI is the first feature film to be co-directed by Iranian Zar Amir-Ebrahimi (winner of the Best Actress Award at the 2022 Cannes IFF) and Israeli Guy Nattiv (winner of the 2018 Academy Award for Best Short Film).