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29-05-2025
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Carrie Coon and Lily James Join Bella Ramsey in Guy Nattiv's Cult Thriller ‘Harmonia' for Bleecker Street
Carrie Coon has found her next project post-'The White Lotus.' The acclaimed actress, who also recently starred in 'His Three Daughters' and soon returns for 'The Gilded Age' Season 3, has joined Guy Nattiv's cult thriller 'Harmonia' alongside Lily James. Nattiv reunites with Bleecker Street after the company distributed his 2023 film 'Golda.' Bleecker Street acquired the U.S. rights to 'Harmonia' and plans to release the film in theaters nationwide in 2026. More from IndieWire Bob Odenkirk Battles Mob Boss Sharon Stone During a Summer Vacation from Hell in Action Sequel 'Nobody 2' Trailer Rooney and Kate Mara Are Codependent Twins in Werner Herzog's 'Bucking Fastard' First Look As previously announced, 'Harmonia' will also star Bella Ramsey and 'My First Film' breakout star Odessa Young. Nattiv co-wrote 'Harmonia' with Noa Berman-Herzberg; the film is inspired by Nattiv's family's real-life story. Production is set to begin this summer. The official synopsis reads: 'Set in the 1980s, the film is based on Nattiv's grandmother's experience with an insidious cult. Rita (Coon), unraveling from past wounds, meets a radiant young spiritual leader (James) after a chance encounter. Following her into the all-female commune known as Harmonia, Rita leaves her life and family behind until her daughters, Ella (Ramsey), and Jo (Young), embark on a dangerous journey to rescue their mother. Once immersed in the commune, they find themselves inexorably drawn into the leader's labyrinthine web of pseudo-spiritual and psychological manipulation.' Nattiv, whose 2023 film 'Tatami' also recently received distribution from XYZ Films, said in a press statement, ''Harmonia' is born from the true story of my grandmother — a woman whose quiet strength and unspoken pain left an indelible mark on our family. For years, her story lived in the shadows, and now, at last, I'm giving it voice. I couldn't ask for more soulful collaborators than Carrie, Lily, Bella, and Odessa. Each of them brings a deep, intuitive grace to these layered characters, and their commitment to tell my story is tremendously moving.' Julia Lebedev and Eddie Vaisman produce the film for Sight Unseen, with Jaime Ray Newman and Nattiv producing for New Native Pictures, along with Oren Moverman. Leonid Lebedev will serve as an executive producer. Embankment Films represents international rights. CAA Media Finance and Range Select brokered the deal with Miranda King, Kent Sanderson, and Avy Eschenasy of Bleecker Street, while CAA and Range Media Partners represent the filmmakers. Coon is represented by United Talent Agency, Foundation Talent Management, and attorney Peikoff Mahan. James is repped by UTA, Tavistock Wood, Sloane Weber Offer Dern, and Narrative PR. Bleecker Street additionally recently acquired 'Bone Lake,' set to release in October, as well as the re-release of the 1984 cult classic 'This Is Spinal Tap' and its upcoming sequel, 'Spinal Tap II: The End Continues,' both directed by Rob Reiner. Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, and Harry Shearer reprise their iconic roles for the sequel, which also brings real-life rockers Paul McCartney, Elton John, and Questlove into the mix. Other 2025 Bleecker Street releases include 'Relay,' starring Riz Ahmed, 'Harmonia' star James, and Sam Worthington; the feature will be released on August 22 after its U.S. premiere at Tribeca this year. Max Walker-Silverman's 'Rebuilding,' starring Josh O'Connor, will also be in theaters after its Sundance premiere. Walker-Silverman previously helmed 'A Love Song' for Bleecker Street, too. Best of IndieWire Guillermo del Toro's Favorite Movies: 56 Films the Director Wants You to See 'Song of the South': 14 Things to Know About Disney's Most Controversial Movie The 55 Best LGBTQ Movies and TV Shows Streaming on Netflix Right Now
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08-05-2025
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‘Tatami' Trailer: Middle Eastern Politics Threaten the Judo World Championship in Venice Film Festival Favorite
'Tatami' is looking to bridge the divide in international politics through fiction. The feature, which premiered at the 2023 Venice Film Festival, is billed as being one of the first narrative films co-directed by Iranian and Israeli filmmakers. Zar Amir, who previously won the Cannes Best Actress award for her turn in 'Holy Spider,' stars in and co-directs 'Tatami' with Israeli filmmaker Guy Nattiv, who is best known for his Oscar-winning short 'Skin.' Nattiv also directed 'Golda' starring Helen Mirren. More from IndieWire Owen Wilson Takes a Swing on a Second Chance in Golf Comedy Series 'Stick' - Watch Trailer 'Materialists' New Trailer: Dakota Johnson Has to Choose Between a Perfect Pedro Pascal and an Unconventional Chris Evans 'Tatami' is based on true events, and stars Amir as the coach of Iranian judo athlete (Arienne Mandi) who is ordered to withdraw from the world championship from the Islamic Republic instead of face an Israeli competitor. The official synopsis reads: 'Iranian female judokas Leila (Mandi) and her coach Maryam (Amir), travel to the Judo World Championship, intent on bringing home Iran's first gold medal. Midway through the Judo World Championships, they receive an ultimatum from the Islamic Republic ordering Leila to fake an injury and lose, or she will be branded a traitor of the state. With her own and her family's freedom at stake, Leila is faced with an impossible choice: comply with the Iranian regime as her coach Maryam implores her to do, or fight on for the gold. Facing a life-or-death decision, she risks everything, putting the lives of her, her coach, and her family in danger. The film captures the raw intensity of elite competition, the sacrifices athletes make, and the brutal reality of political interference in sports.' 'Tatami' won Best Actress and a Special Jury Award at the Tokyo Film Festival, and Best Film at the Munich Film Festival. The film was shot in Georgia. Co-directors Amir and Nattiv spoke about the personal element of the feature. Amir herself was forced to flee Iran in 2008 after being targeted by the regime. She relocated to Paris, where she runs her production company Alambic Production. 'We believe that art is the voice of sanity cutting through the noise,' Amir and Nattiv said in a press statement. 'In recent decades the Iranian government has done everything in its power to prevent Iranians and Israelis from meeting each other at international events, without regard to the truth about how people actually feel. Despite this, we found a way. We joined forces two hours away from Tel Aviv and Tehran in Tbilisi, Georgia to tell the story of courageous Iranian athletes who risk their lives for freedom. Israeli and Iranian artists found their artistic brothers and sisters in one another, and found out that we are actually so close, and have so much in common, in sharing our art, aesthetics, and cinema.' Amir and Nattiv continued, 'The story we decided to tell in this film is the story of too many artists and athletes who were forced to give up their dreams, sometimes forced to leave their countries and loved ones because of the conflict between systems and governments. Ultimately we hope we have made a film that will show the world that humanity and partnership always win.' 'Tatami' will be released in select theaters, including New York, on Friday, June 13 and will expand to additional markets, including Los Angeles, on Friday, June 20. Check out the trailer below. Best of IndieWire Guillermo del Toro's Favorite Movies: 56 Films the Director Wants You to See 'Song of the South': 14 Things to Know About Disney's Most Controversial Movie The 55 Best LGBTQ Movies and TV Shows Streaming on Netflix Right Now
