The leading pair of the riveting sports drama film The Swimmers, Nathalie Issa and Manal Issa describes the trajectory of their swimming journey in the newly released official behind-the-scenes clip. The two-minute forty-nine-second footage takes us through the rigorous practice session that helped them to portray their character in the film.
Apart from the leading duo, the film also stars Ahmed Malek, Matthias Schweighöfer, Ali Suliman, Kinda Alloush, James Krishna Floyd and Elmi Rashid Elmi.
For the unversed, Yusra and Sarah Mardini are Syrian refugees who made headlines for their bravery in helping a group of refugees cross the Aegean Sea to safety. When the dinghy they were travelling on began to sink, the sisters jumped into the water and swam alongside the boat, helping to keep it afloat and eventually guiding 18 people to safety.
The film follows their journey as refugees, including the challenges they faced and Yusra’s eventual success as a member of the Refugee Olympic Team at the Rio Olympics. Despite facing numerous obstacles, the Mardini sisters have shown resilience and determination in their efforts to build a better life for themselves and others.
The film is directed by Sally El Hosaini and co-written by her and Jack Thorne. Moreover, it also premiered at the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival and received critical acclaim upon its release.
The clip features the leading duo, describing their training routine, and the process of learning to swim from scratch. Furthermore, it also finds them discussing the disciplined routine that helped them to overcome the obstacles of becoming a professional, in just a matter of three months.
All in all, the film tells a powerful and inspiring story of these two young women who overcame adversity and fought to create a hopeful future for themselves and others. It highlights the strength, resilience, and determination of refugees, and serves as a reminder of the incredible courage and resilience of the human spirit. Something which is thoroughly depicted in their training clip for the movie.
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Watch the trailer for The Swimmers Below
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