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The Swimmers movie

🎬 Title: The Swimmers

Story: This inspiring tale follows two sisters fleeing war in Syria as they take a perilous journey to reach the 2016 Rio Olympics, channeling both their bravery and swimming talents to overcome the odds.

⭐ Rating: 7.438 (609 votes)

📅 Release date: November 24, 2022

⏱️ Runtime: 2 hours, 14 minutes

🎭 Genres: Drama, History

🎬 Director: Sally El Hosaini

✍️ Writer: Jack Thorne

🌍 Countries: Germany, United Kingdom

🏢 Production companies: Working Title Films

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👥 Cast: Manal Issa (Sarah Mardini), Nathalie Issa (Yusra Mardini), Matthias Schweighöfer (Sven), Ali Suliman (Ezzat Mardini), James Floyd (Emad), Ahmed Malek (Nizar), Kinda Alloush (Mervat Mardini), Nahel Tzegai (Shada), Carlotta De Gregori (Marlena Kristov – Olympic swimmer), Victoria Valcheva (Kostana)

Editor’s note: A brief overview of The Swimmers (2022): The film skillfully embraces its Drama and History elements without feeling clichéd. Directed by Sally El Hosaini, it maintains a thoughtful pace and vividly portrays its setting. The cast, particularly Manal Issa, Nathalie Issa, and Matthias Schweighöfer, injects emotional depth into the narrative. With a runtime of 2 hours and 14 minutes, it unfolds steadily and effectively avoids overstaying its welcome. While not without its flaws, the film’s strengths significantly outweigh any rough patches. If the storyline resonates with you, be sure to add it to your watchlist.

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