Tatami

'A courageous and aesthetically powerful film.'

Cineuropa

Lotterywest Films / Drama
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Important Update: Lotterywest Films Temporary Closure 

Due to a venue safety issue, Lotterywest Films at UWA Somerville will remain CLOSED until Sun 23 Feb. Perth Festival is working closely with The University of Western Australia to resolve this issue and reopen the venue as soon as possible, with the safety of our patrons as our top priority. Ticket holders for this period will receive an automatic refund.

We know how much this beloved summer film series means to our community, and we truly appreciate your patience and support. We are currently exploring options to reschedule screenings for the affected films and will provide updates as soon as possible.Thank you for your understanding, and we hope to welcome you back to Lotterywest Films soon.  

 

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.  

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

Important Update: Lotterywest Films Temporary Closure 

Due to a venue safety issue, Lotterywest Films at UWA Somerville will remain CLOSED until Sun 23 Feb. Perth Festival is working closely with The University of Western Australia to resolve this issue and reopen the venue as soon as possible, with the safety of our patrons as our top priority. Ticket holders for this period will receive an automatic refund.

We know how much this beloved summer film series means to our community, and we truly appreciate your patience and support. We are currently exploring options to reschedule screenings for the affected films and will provide updates as soon as possible.Thank you for your understanding, and we hope to welcome you back to Lotterywest Films soon.  

 

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

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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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