For Sama

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.

Tagline

“An intimate and epic journey into the female experience of war.”

Release Status

Released

Genres

Documentary, War

Director

Edward Watts

Original Language

EN

What is For Sama about?

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.

Who directed For Sama?

For Sama was directed by Edward Watts.

When was For Sama released?

For Sama was released on July 26, 2019.

How long is For Sama?

For Sama has a runtime of 1h 40m.

Where can I track For Sama?

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