‘Tatami’ Review: Guy Nattiv and ‘Holy Spider’ Star Zar Amir Ebrahimi Co-Direct Potent Political Sport Thriller

Skandar Keynes, the actor renowned for his portrayal of Edmund Pevensie in the beloved Chronicles of Narnia trilogy , has made a significant transition from the world of film to the realm of British politics. At the age of 32, Skandar has opted for a career that promises just as much drama and intrigue as his previous Hollywood endeavours. For film enthusiasts, Skandar will forever be associated with the character Edmund Pevensie, a role he impeccably portrayed throughout the entirety of the Chronicles of Narnia trilogy.

Ariana Grande and Gabrielle Union are just two of the major stars who signed an open letter that calls out and condemns book banning.

Indian film star Anil Kapoor, better known in the West for his role in Danny Boyle’s “Slumdog Millionaire” and “Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol”, made a splash at the recently concluded Toronto International Film Festival with “Thank You For Coming” – which he co-produces and stars in.

Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent The political backlash surrounding Agnieszka Holland’s Venice Special Jury Prize-winning refugee drama “Green Border” hasn’t kept the movie from being a hot seller. The film explores the injustice and terror perpetrated at the Polish-Belarusian border from the perspective of refugees, Polish activists and border guards.

Clayton Davis Senior Awards Editor Lights, camera, Oscars. When you chat with someone about filmmakers and mention Steven Spielberg, even the most oblivious Hollywood consumer knows who you’re talking about. Yet the helmers of the year’s most critically acclaimed and top-grossing movies aren’t typically household names.

Home and Away star Lynne McGranger - best known for her loveable character Irene Roberts - suffered a nasty fall on Tuesday evening that left her with a bloodied and bruised face.The star, who has been on the Australian show since 1993, shocked fans with a picture of her injuries that included sore red scrapes across her cheek, nose and chin and deep cuts on both her upper and lower lip. Lynne, 70, explained that it all happened quite suddenly as one minute she was just fine. "One minute walking your daughter and son-in-law's dog with your MOG (mother of the groom) Nek minit you’ve face planted the road," the soap star wrote.

formerhalf man has a whole new look.Angus T. Jones was recently snapped by a keen-eyed shutterbug while shopping for groceries in Los Angeles — a rare sighting for the all-grown-up child actor.The 29-year-old co-star of smash-hit sitcom “Two and a Half Men,” showed off a dramatic, dark buzz cut, a bushy beard and Jeffery Dahmer-style glasses.The disheveled look was a startling departure from the cute, reddish shag hair style he was famous for during the show’s ten season, sometimes controversial run.Jones, who notoriously once called the show “filth” and encouraged people not to watch, all while earning hundreds of thousands of dollars per episode, was seen casually sporting a black t-shirt and gray sweat shorts.

With Tatami, Golda helmer Guy Nattiv and Holy Spider star Zar Amir have crafted what’s billed as the first feature co-directed by an Israeli and an Iranian. The film, which bowed in the Horizons section here in Venice, is a sports drama with stakes that are far higher than winning or losing a match.

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Carole Horst Oscar-winning doc makers Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin chose an appropriate subject for this move into traditional narrative feature: Diana Nyad, the athlete who swam from Cuba to Florida in 2013 at the age of 64. The “Nyad” directing duo won an Oscar for rock climbing doc Free Solo in 2019, and earned much critical praise 2015’s “Mero” and 2021’s “The Rescue” (which, even though it’s not an extreme sports movie, does feature physical acts of courage and daring). Nyad burned with a passion to complete the swim, a feat that she had to abort four times before; her first time in her twenties. So at an age when most people are planning retirement, she planned a hundred-mile swim.

It is never a normal “opening night” when it comes to the Toronto Film Festival which is offering numerous films including the much anticipated Hayao Miyizaki film The Boy And The Heron which is the key opening night gala, but there are others including two exceptional directorial debuts from celebrated veteran stars Kristin Scott Thomas and Patricia Arquette making it all a very memorable kickoff for TIFF on many fronts.

Owen Gleiberman Chief Film Critic Is it something in the air? At this year’s Venice Film Festival, the unofficial theme appears to be hit men. David Fincher’s “The Killer” is all about an icy methodical professional executioner. Woody Allen’s “Coup de Chance” turns on an act of murder-for-hire.

You didn’t expect French filmmaker Bertrand Bonello to make a conventional sci-fi, did you? Good, because “The Beast” is far from it. It all starts in 2044 with beautiful actress Gabrielle (Léa Seydoux) in desperate need of a job.

Jane Campion, Damien Chazelle, Zar Amir Ebrahimi and Guy Nattiv joined a flash mob on the Venice Film Festival’s red carpet on Saturday in support of the Woman, Life, Freedom protests in Iran.

Tony Leung Chiu-wai has starred in three movies that have scooped the top prize Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival, and today he is receiving his very own Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement. 

Marta Balaga “Holy Spider” breakout Zar Amir Ebrahimi and Guy Nattiv are set to make history with “Tatami,” the first feature co-directed by an Iranian and an Israeli filmmaker. Premiering in Venice Film Festival’s Horizons section, “Tatami” shows Iranian female judo fighter Leila (played by “The L Word: Generation Q” star Arienne Mandi) heading to the world championships with her coach Maryam (Ebrahimi). Soon, they receive an ultimatum: in order to avoid squaring off against an Israeli opponent, Leila should immediately fake an injury and drop out.

Adam Sandler is bringing his kids along for the ride.

Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner were spotted alongside Meghan Markle's mum, Doria Ragland, at a star-studded event in LA.

TV presenter Cat Deeley looked stunning as she made a rare public appearance with her beloved husband, Patrick Kielty, as the power couple attended the launch of the new fragrance brand e11even, which was founded by Cat herself, along with Amanda Grossman. Cat stole the show as she looked effortlessly chic in a white two-piece, which comprised of a white waistcoat and shorts, with a stylish black trim.

Jenelle Riley Deputy Awards and Features Editor Growing up in Israel, Guy Nattiv knew one narrative about Golda Meir, the country’s prime minister from 1969-1974. “She was the pariah of Israel,” says Nattiv. “Everyone treated her like she’s a monster.” Unlike other historical figures, there were no parks or schools named after Israel’s first (and only) female prime minister.