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The Swimmers

The Swimmers

Drama · History · 2022

From war-torn Syria to the 2016 Rio Olympics, two young sisters embark on a risky voyage, putting their hearts and their swimming skills to heroic use.

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The Swimmers

2022 Drama · History 2h 14m

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7.4 / 10

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From war-torn Syria to the 2016 Rio Olympics, two young sisters embark on a risky voyage, putting their hearts and their swimming skills to heroic use.

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Directed by

Sally El Hosaini

Written by

Jack Thorne

Nathalie Issa

Nathalie Issa

Yusra Mardini

Manal Issa

Manal Issa

Sarah Mardini

Matthias Schweighöfer

Matthias Schweighöfer

Sven

Ahmed Malek

Ahmed Malek

Nizar

James Floyd

James Floyd

Emad

Nahel Tzegai

Nahel Tzegai

Shada

Akuc Bol

Akuc Bol

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The defence The Prestige Tourist

“Ambition earns the room.”

The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Importance has entered the chat.”

The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.