Viva Sara! movie poster

Viva Sara!

January 1, 1984

Originally released in 1984. Viva Sara! is a documentary film. directed by Gadalla Gubara.

Starring Sara Gubara

Synopsis

In this documentary, we accompany Sara Gubara on a race between Capri to Naples as Sudan’s first international swimmer. At three years old, young Sara was stricken with polio, the family facing the bleak diagnosis that nothing could be done. Gadalla does not accept this fate, devoting himself to his daughter’s recovery. She was encouraged to swim and at twelve years old competes internationally. Moved by Sara’s incredible accomplishment, Gadalla made the documentary Viva Sara, which would later inspire the fiction film Sarahsarà (1994) by Renzo Martinelli. (Source: africanwomenincinema.blogspot)

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 1, 1984 42 years ago
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Language AR Original language
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Country Sudan Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
AR

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Viva Sara! about?

In this documentary, we accompany Sara Gubara on a race between Capri to Naples as Sudan’s first international swimmer. At three years old, young Sara was stricken with polio, the family facing t...

Who directed Viva Sara!?

Viva Sara! was directed by Gadalla Gubara.

When was Viva Sara! released?

Viva Sara! was released on January 1, 1984 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Viva Sara!?

The main cast of Viva Sara! includes Sara Gubara.