Sara Mardini - Gegen den Strom (2023)
The documentary begins when the fictionalized drama ends. Sara spent three years volunteering to save refugees on the same journey that made her so famous, and was suddenly arrested in Aug. 2018, accused by Greek authorities of running a criminal enterprise with charges including “international espionage and people smuggling.” If convicted, she faces up to 25 years in prison and the end of her humanitarian career. Shot over three years, the film follows Sara’s fight for justice and journey of self-discovery.
Director: Charly W. Feldman
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 88 min
Release Date: March 23, 2023
Cast
- Sara Mardini - Self
- Matteo Salvini - Self (archive footage)
- Carola Rackete - Self (archive footage)
- Seán Binder - Self
- Yusra Mardini - Self
- Barack Obama - Self (archive footage)
- Viktor Orbán - Self (archive footage)
- Enissa Amani - Self (archive footage)
- Kelly T. Clements - Self (archive footage)
- Haris Petsikos - Self
Screenplay
Cinematography: Zamarin Wahdat
Editing: Franziska von Berlepsch
Production: DOCDAYS Productions, SWR/Arte
Country: Germany, United Kingdom
Language: العربية, Deutsch, English, ελληνικά
Original Language: en
Keywords
human rights, humanitarian
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Sara Mardini - Gegen den Strom about?
- The documentary begins when the fictionalized drama ends. Sara spent three years volunteering to save refugees on the same journey that made her so famous, and was suddenly arrested in Aug. 2018, accused by Greek authorities of running a criminal enterprise with charges including “international espionage and people smuggling.” If convicted, she faces up to 25 years in prison and the end of her humanitarian career. Shot over three years, the film follows Sara’s fight for justice and journey of self-discovery.
- Who directed Sara Mardini - Gegen den Strom?
- Sara Mardini - Gegen den Strom was directed by Charly W. Feldman.
- Who stars in Sara Mardini - Gegen den Strom?
- Sara Mardini - Gegen den Strom stars Sara Mardini, Matteo Salvini, Carola Rackete, Seán Binder, Yusra Mardini, Barack Obama.
- How long is Sara Mardini - Gegen den Strom?
- Sara Mardini - Gegen den Strom has a runtime of 1h 28m (88 minutes).
- What genre is Sara Mardini - Gegen den Strom?
- Sara Mardini - Gegen den Strom is a Documentary film.
- Where was Sara Mardini - Gegen den Strom produced?
- Sara Mardini - Gegen den Strom was produced in Germany, United Kingdom.