For Sama (2019)
Movie 1h 40m ★ 8.2/10
Good for tonight if you want to: teach me something
For Sama is a documentary and war movie from 2019. It is directed by Edward Watts. The cast includes Sama Al-Khateab, Hamza Al-Khateab and Waad al-Kateab. The running time is 1h 40m. Audiences give it an excellent score of 8.2 out of 10.
Synopsis
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.
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Cast & crew
- Edward WattsDirector
- Waad al-KateabDirector
- Sama Al-Khateabas Self
- Hamza Al-Khateabas Self
- Waad al-Kateabas Self
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Questions about For Sama
- What genre is For Sama?
- For Sama is categorised as Documentary, War.
- Who stars in For Sama?
- Sama Al-Khateab, Hamza Al-Khateab, Waad al-Kateab appear in the main cast.
- Who directed For Sama?
- Edward Watts directed For Sama.
- How long is For Sama?
- For Sama runs for 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- Is For Sama worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 8.2/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch For Sama?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
