About this movie
A love letter from a young mother to her daughter, the film tells the story of Waad al-Kateab’s life through five years of the uprising in Aleppo, Syria as she falls in love, gets married and gives birth to Sama, all while cataclysmic conflict rises around her. Her camera captures incredible stories of loss, laughter and survival as Waad wrestles with an impossible choice– whether or not to flee the city to protect her daughter’s life, when leaving means abandoning the struggle for freedom for which she has already sacrificed so much.
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Quick facts
Year
2019
Runtime
1h 40m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 8.2/10
Votes
309
Genre
Documentary, War
Director
Language
EN
Cast
found footage
woman director
syria
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Questions about For Sama
How long is For Sama?
For Sama has a runtime of 1h 40m (1 hour and 40 minutes).
Who directed For Sama?
For Sama was directed by Waad al-Kateab and released in 2019.
What genre is For Sama?
For Sama is a Documentary, War film (2019).
Who stars in For Sama?
The cast of For Sama includes Sama Al-Khateab, Hamza Al-Khateab, Waad al-Kateab.
What is the TMDB rating for For Sama?
For Sama has a TMDB rating of 8.2/10 based on 309 votes.
