#Sally El Hosaini
Trailer Watch: Syrian Refugee Sisters Dream of the Olympics in “The Swimmers”
Sally El Hosaini follows two sisters from war-torn Syria all the way to the 2016 Rio Olympics in “The Swimmers.” A new trailer for the inspirational drama based on a true story,...
Teaser Watch: Sally El Hosaini Spotlights Refugee Sisters & Olympic Hopefuls in “The Swimmers”
Set to open this year’s edition of the Toronto International Film Festival, “The Swimmers” depicts two refugees’ epic journey from war-torn Syria to the 2016 Rio Olympics. A...
Sally El Hosaini and Hildur Guðnadóttir to Receive TIFF Tribute Awards
Egyptian filmmaker and screenwriter Sally El Hosaini and Academy Award-winning Icelandic artist and composer Hildur Guðnadóttir are set to be honored with TIFF Tribute Awards. The former will be...
Sally El Hosaini’s “The Swimmers” Will Be TIFF 2022’s Opening Night Gala Presentation
This year’s edition of the Toronto International Film Festival will kick off with Sally El Hosaini’s depiction of Olympian Yusra Mardini and her sister Sara’s heroic swim from...
Sally El Hosaini Will Direct Yusra Mardini Biopic “The Swimmers”
Sally El Hosaini is bringing Olympian swimmer and Syrian refugee Yusra Mardini’s story to the big screen. Screen Daily confirms El Hosaini is directing “The Swimmers,” a biopic...