Film Screening "TATAMI" (2023) at ANAKARA Cultural Association

The Anakara Cultural Association continues its film screenings and invites you to a thrilling cinema night on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at 9:00 PM, at the Association's Multiplex, in the former VES/TEI TIMO, in Lixouri.

This time, the multi-award-winning film "TATAMI" (2023) will be screened, a powerful drama that examines the ethical dilemmas of sports when it clashes with political oppression and the violence of an authoritarian regime.

Film details:

FILM SCREENING AT THE MULTIPLEX OF THE ANAKARA CULTURAL ASSOCIATION –
FORMER VES/TEI TIMO, LIXOURI

SATURDAY 25/4/2026 - 9:00 PM

TATAMI (2023) | Duration: 105'

When sports can hide within it the greatest ethical dilemmas. Between the orders of an authoritarian regime and the fear of survival, an athlete must make a crucial decision.

Synopsis
During the Judo World Championship, Iranian athlete Leila and her coach Maryam receive an ultimatum from the government ordering Leila to feign an injury and lose. With her and her family at risk, Leila faces a huge dilemma: to comply with the regime as her coach insists or to continue to fight.

Distinctions
Official Selection – Orizzonti | Venice Film Festival 2023
Special Jury Prize | Tokyo Film Festival 2023
Official Selection | Athens International Film Festival 2024

The film is rated "SUITABLE FOR MINORS OVER 12 YEARS OLD".

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