Movie gives new perspective on Syrian refugees

The issue of migration across the Mediterranean is told in a new Netflix movie "The Swimmers" which is premiering at top film festivals. It tells of Syrian sisters who risked drowning in the Aegean Sea - and how one then went on to participate in the Olympic Games. It aims to portray the Syrian refugee in a different light to that often reflected in the media.

A still from the movie 'The Swimmers' Source: Supplied / Supplied/Netflix

"The Swimmers" is available on Netflix from November 23rd.

This item was first produced for the BBC World Service.