Iranian-Israeli film 'Judo' first look unveiled
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Judo is an upcoming Iranian-Israeli film that is in a slight buzz among cinephiles. Now, the makers have unveiled the first look of the movie, starring Zae Amir-Ebrahimi and Arienne Mandi. The film revolves around the sport of Judo. The film is being helmed by Guy Nattiv and Amir-Ebrahimi. It is bankrolled by WestEnd Films and Keshet Studios.
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More about the upcoming film
The film is special as it becomes the first feature film to be made by an Iranian and Israeli filmmaker. This comes at a time when the Iranian government criminalizes contact with Israelis. The story revolves around a female judoka and her coach and how their life changes during the Judo World Championships. The cast also includes Jaime Ray Newman, Nadine Marshall, among others.
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Israeli Guy Nattiv & Iranian Zar Amir Ebrahimi will become the first film-makers from their respective countries to co-direct a feature film. ‘Untitled Judo,’ is about an Iranian female judoka who wants to win Iran’s first gold medal at the Judo World Championship. pic.twitter.com/ViSXF1X7qt
— AIJAC (@AIJAC_Update) February 26, 2023