For Sama (2019)
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.
Director: Waad al-Kateab, Edward Watts
Genre: Documentary, War
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: July 26, 2019
Cast
- Sama Al-Khateab - Self
- Hamza Al-Khateab - Self
- Waad al-Kateab - Self
Music: Nainita Desai
Cinematography: Waad al-Kateab
Editing: Chloe Lambourne, Simon McMahon
Production: ITN Productions, Channel 4 Television
Country: Syrian Arab Republic, United Kingdom
Language: العربية, English
Original Language: en
Keywords
found footage, woman director, syria
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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 Waad al-Kateab, Edward Watts.
- Who stars in For Sama?
- For Sama stars Sama Al-Khateab, Hamza Al-Khateab, Waad al-Kateab.
- How long is For Sama?
- For Sama has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is For Sama?
- For Sama is a Documentary, War film.
- Where was For Sama produced?
- For Sama was produced in Syrian Arab Republic, United Kingdom.