Guy Nattiv

The filmmakers took steps to avoid arousing Tehran’s suspicion while shooting “Tatami” in Georgia.

Born in Tel Aviv and now living in LA, he spoke with JNS about the film, which is somewhat of “a requiem” for former Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir as a leader.

The screenplay focuses on the challenges that the 1973 war presented to Israel’s “Iron Lady.”

“My grandparents are Holocaust survivors,” said Israeli director Guy Nattiv. “The bigotry that they experienced in the Holocaust, we see that everywhere today—in America and in Europe. This film is about education; it’s about teaching your kids a better way.”