The Swimmers - Reviews

Manal og Nathalie Issa er helt igennem troværdige som svømmesøstrene Mardini...

...inspiring and full of hope, all the while remaining devastating and moving.

...tackles an important and prescient subject, especially considering the ever-increasing numbers of asylum seekers crossing seas in dangerous circumstances.

...a beautiful yet saddening film that brings us a wave of inspiration as the two sisters continue their fight for the people who haven’t been able to escape or live a better life.

An emotional journey which had my heart in my throat throughout.

The astonishing saga of Syrian refugee-turned-Olympic swimmer Yusra Mardini is effectively presented by writer/director Sally El Hosaini.

This is fiercely powerful film-making...

...is about a cause much bigger than the Olympics and is told on a personal scale that makes the issue accessible and unforgettable.