Tatami (HKIFF48)
Genre
SPECIAL PROGRAMME
Release Date
7 Apr 2024 (Sun)
Category
--- (HK), ---(Macau)
Running Time
103 Minutes
Language
Persian, English
Subtitle
Chinese and English
Director
Guy Nattiv, Zar Amir
Cast
Arienne Mandi, Zar Amir, Jaime Ray Newman, Nadine Marshall
Synopsis
"At the World Judo Championships, Iranian athlete Leila is cruising to victory until the Islamic State leadership orders her to withdraw through injury, for fear of meeting an Israeli opponent. Her coach, co-director Amir, is compelled to obey her superiors, but Leila is determined to win the Gold Medal. Inspired by countless true stories, this exhilarating tale of passionate protest from defiant female victims of persecution is also a riveting sports drama, and the first film ever co-directed by Israeli and Iranian filmmakers. Special Jury Prize and Best Actress, Tokyo International Film Festival.
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"At the World Judo Championships, Iranian athlete Leila is cruising to victory until the Islamic State leadership orders her to withdraw through injury, for fear of meeting an Israeli opponent. Her coach, co-director Amir, is compelled to obey her superiors, but Leila is determined to win the Gold Medal. Inspired by countless true stories, this exhilarating tale of passionate protest from defiant female victims of persecution is also a riveting sports drama, and the first film ever co-directed by Israeli and Iranian filmmakers. Special Jury Prize and Best Actress, Tokyo International Film Festival.
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