Tatami

'A courageous and aesthetically powerful film.'

Cineuropa

Lotterywest Films / Drama

An Iranian judo champ weighs her principles and ambitions against the safety of her family and herself in this riveting political sports thriller. Premiering at Venice Film Festival to great acclaim, this unique collaboration between Iranian and Israeli directors lays bare what it means to be held back by the very country you represent.  

Dates & Times

Mon 10 – Sun 16 Feb

Gates open 6pm | Film starts 8pm

Duration 105mins

Access

Tickets

$22

2-for-1 Tuesdays Get two tickets for $22

Festival Club membership prices available.

Location

Somerville Auditorium, The University of Western Australia, 35 Stirling Hwy, Crawley WA 6009

Notes

  • English and Farsi with English subtitles 
  • Classified M – mature themes and coarse language
  • Film screenings are subject to weather conditions
  • Updates on any changes to the film schedule are listed by 7pm online via website and socials @perthfest

An Iranian judo champ weighs her principles and ambitions against the safety of her family and herself in this riveting political sports thriller. Premiering at Venice Film Festival to great acclaim, this unique collaboration between Iranian and Israeli directors lays bare what it means to be held back by the very country you represent.  

'A riveting tale of women versus men, athletes versus government agents, and freedom versus oppression ... it’s also an engrossing sports flick in its own right.'
The Hollywood Reporter

More info

Georgia / USA

Directors Guy Nattiv, Zar Amir Ebrahimi
Screenwriters Guy Nattiv, Elham Erfani
Cinematographer Todd Martin
Cast Arienne Mandi, Zar Amir Ebrahimi, Jaime Ray Newman, Ash Goldeh
Composer Dascha Dauenhauer
Editor Yuval Orr
Distributor/Sales Agent Madman

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