In the haunting and urgent Tatami, top Iranian judoka Leila Hosseini fights not only for the world title but also against a regime that forces her to retreat. While her victories in Tblisi evoke increasing pressure and threats from Tehran, Leila refuses to budge. Her struggle – both on and off the mat – becomes a powerful symbol of resistance.

This rock-solid mix of sports film and political thriller is the first feature directed by an Iranian-Israeli duo: actress Zar Amir Ebrahimi (Holy Spider) and Guy Nattiv (Golda). Filmed in contrasting black and white, Tatami evokes memories of film noir, where the tension between power and freedom is as sharp as the judo techniques on the mat.