‘Tatami’: Pressure to Not Compete

A match between and Israeli and Iranian judo practitioners becomes a personal act of courage.

Leila Hosseini (Arienne Mandi) defeats an opponent in a judo match, in “Tatami.” XYZ Films

NR | 1h 45m | Drama | 2025

Japan has dominated Olympic judo with 96 total medals. Iran has “only” won 20 medals, and the Israeli team has so far grappled its way to nine. The two Middle East nations don’t appear to be natural rivals at international competitions.