Reel Pieces: Tatami with Arienne Mandi

Reel Pieces moderator Annette Insdorf interviews Arienne Mandi after a screening of the film Tatami. Tatami is the first cinematic collaboration between directors from Israel and Iran. While the action is part of a sports competition – Women’s Judo World Championships — the stakes are higher than winning gold. Midway through her winning streak, Leila (Arienne Mandi) is ordered by the Islamic Republic to fake an injury and lose rather than face an Israeli opponent. Her coach Maryam (Zar Amir Ebrahimi) is caught between a likely sports triumph and a devastating political edict. Recorded on June 10, 2025 at The 92nd Street Y, New York. Your support helps us continue creating online content for our community. Donate now: http://www.92NY.org/Donate Facebook:   / 92ndstreety   Instagram:   / 92ndstreety   TikTok:   / 92ndstreety   Archives: https://www.92ny.org/archives