For Sama
- Documentary
- 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.
For Sama is a documentary that follows filmmaker Waad al-Kateab's five-year journey through the Syrian uprising in Aleppo, chronicling her personal story of love, marriage, and motherhood amid conflict. Released in 2019, the film uses her intimate camera footage to capture stories of survival, loss, and impossible choices as she documents her life and wrestles with whether to flee the city to protect her daughter.
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When was For Sama released?
For Sama was released on July 26, 2019.
What is For Sama about?
The film is a personal documentary following filmmaker Waad al-Kateab over five years during the Syrian uprising in Aleppo, capturing her experiences of falling in love, getting married, and giving birth to her daughter Sama while documenting the conflict and survival around her.
Is For Sama available to watch?
Yes, For Sama is a released film available on various streaming and digital platforms. Check your preferred streaming service for current availability.
Who directed For Sama?
For Sama was directed by Waad al-Kateab and Edward Watts, with al-Kateab also serving as the filmmaker and subject of the documentary.
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