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Waad al-Kateab
Director & actor · born 1 January 1991
Syrian journalist, filmmaker, and activist. Her documentary, For Sama (2019) was nominated for four BAFTAs at the 73rd British Academy Film Awards, winning for Best Documentary, and the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature at the 92nd Academy Awards. Her coverage of the Battle for Aleppo won an International Emmy Award for Current Affairs & News for Channel 4 News. The pseudonymous surname Al-Kateab is used to protect her family.
Where to start: For Sama (2019).
As director 4
As actor 1
Frequently asked questions
What is the best Waad al-Kateab movie?
By viewer score, For Sama (2019) at 8.2/10.
What are Waad al-Kateab’s most popular movies?
For Sama, For Sama.
How many movies has Waad al-Kateab made?
5 films on TMDB, 4 as director, 1 as actor.