Movie Description

Long Distance Swimmer: Sara Mardini

(2024)

Overview

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.

Cast

Facts

Original TitleLong Distance Swimmer: Sara Mardini

Status Released

Release Information

  • 2024-03-23

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 01h 28m

Homepagehttps://www.newdocs.de/long-distance-swimmer-sara-mardini/

Production CompaniesDOCDAYS Productions,SWR/Arte

Genres

  • Documentary