Disney's "Young Woman and the Sea" follows the story of Gertrude Ederle, the first woman to swim across the English Channel, contrasting with Netflix's "Nyad" about Diana Nyad's Cuba-to-Florida swim. Directed by Joachim Rønning and starring Daisy Ridley, the film portrays Ederle's perseverance against medical, cultural, and societal challenges, celebrating her as a pioneer in women's sports.
Annette Bening's portrayal of famed long-distance swimmer Diana Nyad in the film "Nyad" has garnered Oscar buzz. Bening trained extensively to capture Nyad's athleticism and drive, and the film explores Nyad's determination to achieve her dream of swimming from Cuba to Florida at age 64. Bening emphasizes the importance of portraying older women in compelling and nuanced roles, and highlights the mutual vulnerability and support necessary in acting, paralleling the relationship between Nyad and her friend and coach, Bonnie Stoll.
Netflix has released a biographical film titled "Nyad" about retired athlete Diana Nyad's attempts to swim from Cuba to Florida without a protective cage. The film, directed by Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin, stars Annette Bening as Nyad and explores the challenges she faced, including sharks, jellyfish stings, and physical exhaustion. Nyad's friend and coach, Bonnie Stoll, played by Jodie Foster, supported her throughout the journey. The film has received positive reviews, with praise for Bening's portrayal of the headstrong Nyad. Nyad's achievements have been met with controversy and skepticism in the past, but her team and the Marathon Swimmers Federation have defended her.
Annette Bening stars as world-class swimmer Diana Nyad in the upcoming Netflix biopic "Nyad," which follows Nyad's attempt to complete an open swim from Cuba to Florida. Jodie Foster joins the cast as Nyad's coach and best friend. The film is directed by Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin, known for their Oscar-winning documentary "Free Solo." "Nyad" will be released in select theaters on October 20 and on Netflix on November 3.
