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MOVIE INFORMATION
For Sama
“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.
Release date
2019-07-26
Director
Waad al-Kateab
Language
EN
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STORY
Movie Overview
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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Our Review
For Sama is a documentary, war released in 2019. The film currently has a VFresh-listed rating of 8.2 out of 10 based on TMDB user ratings.
The story, performances and overall presentation can be explored through the movie's official trailer and the information provided on this page. The film is directed by Waad al-Kateab.
With a runtime of 100 minutes, For Sama offers a full-length movie experience for viewers interested in its documentary, war style.
Before watching, viewers can check the trailer, release date, cast and movie details above to decide whether the title matches their interests.
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