The Swimmers coming to Netflix
The Swimmers is the Biopic of Yusra Mardini and her sister Sara. It is coming to Netflix this September 8.
They left their country Syria because of a bloody civil war that happened in 2015. As a result of the destruction caused by the war, they have no choice but to leave the nation that they have always called home. They enter Turkey via the borders of Lebanon, which they crossed on their way from Syria. They traveled on a boat across the Aegean Sea to Greece, and when they arrived they were able to have Germany as their new home.
These Sisters are able to do the impossible as they move to Germany with nothing. They competed in the 2016 Rio Olympics after both of them got recruited for Refugee Olympic Athletes Team.
In order to provide a depiction of Yusra and Sara that is truer to life.The actresses who are playing both of these roles are actually sisters in real life.
Manal Issa and Nathalie Issa snatched the role of Sara and Yusra.
Sally El Hosaini who directed the Babylon Mini series gets the honor to direct this movie.
The Swimmers Official Trailer
The real life Refugee Olympics Athletes team
Even though they lack the resources that athletes from the United States, Russia, and China have access to in terms of money, the members of the Refugee Olympics Athlete squad are determined to compete in the Olympics. It is not about winning at all. They want to be seen so people will be aware of what is happening in their nation. Representing your country with all your might is already an honor.
An interview of Yusra 6 years ago when she was given the chance to compete to represent the refugees.
F22Raptor
September 6, 2022 @ 9:44 am
I knew their story but the sisters never won gold medals but I guess going to the Olympics as refugee is enough honor for them.
Mikayla
September 7, 2022 @ 3:20 am
Very challenging preview to watch, knowing there are still people suffering in Syria. Aside from moving me to tears, I also found it to be a compelling story. I can’t believe it. That’s such a fascinating tale. I’m relieved that a film got produced on the subject. It’s a must-see, and I will be watching this on release.
Moiralicious
September 7, 2022 @ 3:23 am
Incredible is all I can say. I’m gobsmacked that a movie was made about it. I know you’ll want to watch this. Having never heard this story before, the trailer moved me to tears. I am grateful that more first-person accounts of the experiences of refugees are being shared.
Lividmanda
September 7, 2022 @ 3:25 am
Netflix already has many ridiculous shows and movies, and now they’re making even sillier ones.I am glad that they are still making serious and moving movies like this somehow. It’s fantastic to see this in action. The backstory was just as incredible and needed to be told with precision and care. The sibling bond was more believable thanks to the excellent casting choice of real sisters.
Carson20t
September 15, 2022 @ 4:40 am
I did not follow this true life story and the accomplishments that they achieved ,looking forward to see it on netflix and how inspring it is.I am always a fun for such stories that have a potential that not all hope is lost when your life is shuttered.An sure it is a great movie.
Treborika
September 15, 2022 @ 6:13 am
This is a very stunning story the girls survived a very challenging and tempting journey. Swimming all the way from Syria to Germany through the sea.
lindseysmathis
September 15, 2022 @ 6:43 am
They never won the Gold Medal though, so the ending is bittersweet.