Swimmers, the true story of two refugee athlete sisters is the movie to watch on Netflix

When Netflix biopics decide to tell us something other than the techniques of con men or serial killers, we rejoice. And when instead the platform gives pride of place to the stories of inspiring women, one can only be conquered.

Story of exile, courage and sisterhood, Swimmersa critically acclaimed Netflix movie featured in the platform’s top 10, it deserves your full attention.

The trailer for Swimmers on Netflix

The true story of two refugee athletes

Know the extraordinary (and very real) fate of the Mardini sisters ?

From Damascus to Syria, Yusra and Sarah have been swimming since they were little. In 2016, when the country was plagued by war and death threats on every street corner, the two young women are forced to undertake a dangerous journeyduring which they do heroic use of one’s abilities. At only 17, Yusra has one goal: swim at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics.

To embody this amazing story, what could be better than sisters? Les Nageuses is brought to perfection by two actress sisters Franco-LebaneseNathalie and Manal Issa (you may have already seen the latter on French giant screens, in Fear of nothing Where is it Nocturnal).

Movie sparkling, amazing And without ever falling into pathos, Swimmers by Sally El Hosaini is THE nice Netflix surprise of the last few weeks

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