Sara Mardini - Gegen den Strom

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

March 23, 2023

Original language

English

Spoken languages

arabic, german, english, greek

Countries

Germany, United Kingdom

Production

MOIN Filmförderung Hamburg Schleswig-Holstein,SWR/Arte,DOCDAYS Productions,DOCDAYS Productions, SWR/Arte

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

Homepage

Official site

IMDb

tt23805154