Guy Nattiv, Zar Amir-Ebrahimi Unveil First Look at Political Thriller ‘Judo’ (EXCLUSIVE)
variety.comManori Ravindran Executive Editor of International WestEnd Films and Keshet Studios have unveiled a first look at “Golda” director Guy Nattiv and “Holy Spider” star Zar Amir-Ebrahimi’s political thriller “Judo.” The image, which features Amir-Ebrahimi (left) and Arienne Mandi (right), follows an Iranian female judoka and her coach as they face life-changing decisions during the Judo World Championships. “Judo” (working title) is co-directed by Nattiv and Amir-Ebrahimi.
It is co-written by Nattiv and Elham Erfani (“The Case of Sacrifice”). The project is the first feature film to be co-directed by an Iranian and an Israeli filmmaker, during a time when the Iranian government still criminalizes any contact with Israelis, and state violence against women is amplified.
Other cast members include Jaime Ray Newman (“Dopesick”), Nadine Marshall (“The Silent Twin”), Mehdi Bajestani (“Holy Spider”), Lirr Katz and Ashkan Goldeh.
Here’s an official synopsis for the project: “Judo” is a thrilling portrait of Iranian female judoka Leila (Mandi) and her coach Maryam (Amir-Ebrahimi), who travel to the Judo World Championship, intent on bringing home Iran’s first gold medal.
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