Tatami

critic Reviews

, 85% Fresh Tomatometer Score
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    Anzhe ZhangSlant Magazine
    The film limply gestures at ideas around women’s rights and athlete boycotts.
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    Catherine BrayVariety
    Despite its urgent political engagement, “Tatami” never forgets to be a gripping watch.
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    Jordan MintzerThe Hollywood Reporter
    Vibrantly helmed and performed, with co-director and Cannes best actress winner Zar Amir Ebrahimi playing one of the leads, the film is a win both behind and in front of the camera.
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    Claire FultonLoud and Clear Reviews
    Ebrahimi and Nattiv’s film is genuinely emotional, both powerful and empowering. [...] It’s a raw, effective piece of filmmaking that deserves to be seen, because those who have to make these choices deserve to be supported.
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    Avi OfferNYC Movie Guru
    A spellbinding, taut and empowering sports drama that gradually builds tension as it veers into a psychological thriller.
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    Zach YoungsInSession Film
    Tatami is a high wire act of political tension and sports drama. It’s a film that lets neither end of its story down.
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    Allan HunterScreen International
    A unique collaboration between an Iranian and an Israeli filmmaker, it transforms an initially straightforward scenario into an increasingly tense, involving drama.
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    April NealeAWFJ.org
    This sports film has the feel of a political thriller. Women face real danger by bucking oppression in a country run by zealots. Should be seen by all who do not understand why the separation of Church and State is vital for humankind
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    Hannah BrownJerusalem Post
    Tatami tells a gripping, suspenseful story that could come from today’s headlines.
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    Javier OcañaEl Pais (Spain)
    Tatami merges sports drama with political thriller quite well... [Full review in Spanish]
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