The Swedish Torpedo (Swedish: Den svenska torpeden) is a 2024 biographical sports drama film directed by Frida Kempff starring Josefin Neldén as Sally Bauer [sv], a Swedish long distance swimmer who swam the English Channel in 1939.
[2] In the days leading up to World War II, 30-year-old single mother Sally Bauer overcomes societal expectations as she swims the English Channel, becoming the first Scandinavian to accomplish the feat.
[1][4] Filming began in August 2023, with scenes shot in Sweden, Estonia, Belgium, and the United Kingdom.
[4] On 6 September 2024, The Swedish Torpedo will screen for the press and industry professionals at the Toronto International Film Festival.
The film's first public screening will take place at the festival on 12 September.