Tatami

The film limply gestures at ideas around women’s rights and athlete boycotts.

Despite its urgent political engagement, “Tatami” never forgets to be a gripping watch.

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.

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.

A spellbinding, taut and empowering sports drama that gradually builds tension as it veers into a psychological thriller.

Tatami is a high wire act of political tension and sports drama. It’s a film that lets neither end of its story down.

A unique collaboration between an Iranian and an Israeli filmmaker, it transforms an initially straightforward scenario into an increasingly tense, involving drama.

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

Tatami tells a gripping, suspenseful story that could come from today’s headlines.

Tatami merges sports drama with political thriller quite well... [Full review in Spanish]