"Tatami: A Potent Political Sport Thriller Filmed Undercover at Venice Film Festival"

"Tatami" is a potent political sport thriller, co-directed by an Iranian and an Israeli filmmaker. The film follows Iranian judo fighter Leila as she competes in the Judo World Championships, facing pressure from the Iranian government to withdraw or throw a match to avoid potentially facing an Israeli fighter. The movie skillfully combines the excitement of a sports film with complex social and political issues. With gripping action sequences and a black-and-white visual style, "Tatami" offers a compelling watch that could reach a wide audience beyond the usual circuit for such films.