For Sama
2019, English. Directed by Waad al-Kateab & Edward Watts.
An intimate and epic journey into the female experience of war.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 26 July 2019
- Country
- Syrian Arab Republic, United Kingdom
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For Sama: quick answers
Is For Sama worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 8.2/10 from 322 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is For Sama?
For Sama runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Does For Sama have a post-credits scene?
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Is For Sama suitable for kids?
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What movies are like For Sama?
If you liked For Sama, try Five Broken Cameras, City of Ghosts, Love+War.
Who directed For Sama?
For Sama (2019) was directed by Waad al-Kateab and Edward Watts and stars Sama Al-Khateab, Hamza Al-Khateab, Waad al-Kateab.