
The Swimmers
2022
Drama / History
2h14
Maissam Hamoui rated ★ 8/10
Synopsis
From war-torn Syria to the 2016 Rio Olympics, two young sisters embark on a harrowing journey as refugees, putting both their hearts and champion swimming skills to heroic use.
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Community Reviews
Viewers are deeply moved by 'The Swimmers,' praising its portrayal of the harrowing yet inspiring journey of two Syrian sisters from war-torn Syria to the Rio Olympics. The film is celebrated for its emotional depth, realistic depiction of the refugee experience, and the powerful performances by the lead actresses. However, some felt the film missed opportunities to explore the historical context and the sisters' Olympic journey in greater detail.
👍 Powerful performances and inspiring story
👎 Lacks depth in historical and Olympic contexts
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Reviews and Comments
8 reviewsNoté 9/10 par Charles Baron "Film à voir en complément de la lecture de l’odyssée d’Hakim ;) (c’est assez dingue la convergence des histoires… ce qui nous martèle en fait juste que c’est la simple et souvent terrible réalité) Merci à Rafik pour la reco ;)"

