A flinty Iranian judoka competing in the World Judo Championships is menaced by her government in this absorbing political thriller. By Beatrice Loayza When you purchase a ticket for an independently ...

What happens when the pressure to compete is not just about winning, but about survival? In the new political thriller Tatami, that question plays out through the story of Leila Hosseini, an Iranian ...

The film — about an Iranian judo fighter forced to make a life-changing decision — is the first feature to be co-directed by an Israeli and an Iranian. By Alex Ritman U.K. Correspondent Based on ...

In the U.S., sleeping on the floor is usually a last resort, but in Japan, it's a centuries-old tradition that has now made its way over to the West. Tatami mats are used instead of a bed frame ...

(JTA) — A film being billed as the first co-production by Israeli and Iranian filmmakers debuted at the Venice International Film Festival after a secretive production process that included a trip to ...

Most tatami mats are a natural golden color, but those made by Mitsuru Yokoyama may be jade green, pink or even black. Tatami color swatches by the master maker Mitsuru Yokoyama. With its fragrant ...

Cannes best actress winner Zar Amir Ebrahimi ('Holy Spider') and filmmaker Guy Nattiv ('Golda') co-directed this story of a female judoka fighting her country's authoritarian government. By Jordan ...

VENICE, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 02: Directors Zar Amir and Guy Nattiv attend a photocall for the movie "Tatami" at the 80th Venice International Film Festival Getty With Tatami, Golda helmer Guy Nattiv and ...

Sign up for Forwarding the News, our essential morning briefing with trusted, nonpartisan news and analysis, curated by Senior Writer Benyamin Cohen. A judo fighter ...

Zar Amir Ebrahimi and Arienne Mandi in 'Tatami.' Photo Courtesy of XYZ Films. Zar Amir Ebrahimi and Arienne Mandi in 'Tatami.' Photo Courtesy of XYZ Films. Zar Amir Ebrahimi chatted about co-directing ...