
Lebanese sisters Manal and Nathalie Issa play the roles of Yusra and Sara Mardini in 'The Swimmers'. Photo: Netflix
Lebanese sisters Manal and Nathalie Issa play the roles of Yusra and Sara Mardini in 'The Swimmers'. Photo: Netflix
'The Swimmers': film on Syrian sisters who saved refugees at sea to open Zurich festival
Director Sally El Hosaini says it 'honours those who risk their lives to have a better, safer life'