The Swedish Torpedo (2024) – Swedish

The film chronicles the remarkable true story of Sally Bauer (Jelena Swing), the trailblazing Swedish swimming champion of the 1930s and 40s. Known for her immense drive and almost superhuman endurance, Sally is determined to become the first Scandinavian woman to successfully swim across the English Channel. Despite facing intense public scrutiny, constant media skepticism about a woman's ability to endure the grueling conditions, and severe internal conflicts within her coaching team, Sally undertakes the punishing, solitary challenge. The film is a raw portrait of her mental fortitude, following her lonely battle against the freezing cold, the churning tides, and the conservative sporting world determined to see her fail.