Long Distance Swimmer: Sara Mardini (2024)
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, 2024
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 Long Distance Swimmer: Sara Mardini 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 Long Distance Swimmer: Sara Mardini?
- Long Distance Swimmer: Sara Mardini was directed by Charly W. Feldman.
- Who stars in Long Distance Swimmer: Sara Mardini?
- Long Distance Swimmer: Sara Mardini stars Sara Mardini, Matteo Salvini, Carola Rackete, Seán Binder, Yusra Mardini, Barack Obama.
- How long is Long Distance Swimmer: Sara Mardini?
- Long Distance Swimmer: Sara Mardini has a runtime of 1h 28m (88 minutes).
- What genre is Long Distance Swimmer: Sara Mardini?
- Long Distance Swimmer: Sara Mardini is a Documentary film.
- Where was Long Distance Swimmer: Sara Mardini produced?
- Long Distance Swimmer: Sara Mardini was produced in Germany, United Kingdom.