For Sama vs Misa's Fugue
Misa's Fugue has the higher audience score (9/10 against 8.2/10 for For Sama). Misa's Fugue is the shorter watch at 1h 37m compared with 1h 40m. Misa's Fugue is the older of the two (2012 against 2019). Both are documentary, war movies, so they suit a similar mood.
For Sama
Misa's Fugue| For Sama | Misa's Fugue | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.2/10 | ★ 9.0/10 |
| Year | 2019 | 2012 |
| Length | 1h 40m | 1h 37m |
| Genres | Documentary, War | Documentary, War |
| Country | Syrian Arab Republic | United States of America |
| Director | Edward Watts, Waad al-Kateab | Sean D. Gaston |
| Main cast | Sama Al-Khateab, Hamza Al-Khateab, Waad al-Kateab | Frank Grunwald |
Synopsis
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…
Misa's Fugue
The true story of one boy's journey as a victim of Nazi oppression. While exposed to some of the most horrific events of the Holocaust, Misa was able to endure the atrocities of genocide through his love of art and music.
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