Edition: First Cut Lab Hambourg 2021
Sunshine
Germany
Production company: Victoria Films
World Premiere: Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival 2023 – Persister Section
Synopsis
One moment champion Syrian swimmer Sara Mardini is Europe’s most celebrated refugee and humanitarian, the next she is a “criminal mastermind” awaiting trial and facing a possible 25-year prison sentence. Her offense? Defending the rights of fellow migrants.
CREDITS
Director & Writer: Charly W. Feldman
Editor: Franziska von Berlepsch
Producers: Antje Boehmert, Daniel Druhora, Anna von Dziembowska
Cast: Sara Mardini, Matteo Salvini, Carola Rackete, Seán Binder, Yusra Mardini, Barack Obama, Viktor Orbán, Enissa Amani, Kelly T. Clements, Haris Petsikos
International Sales: New Docs