For Sama

Name: For Sama
Director: Waad al-Kateab
Genre: Documentary, War
Released: 2019
Duration: 1 h 40 min
Rating: 8.3
Cast: Sama Al-Khateab, Hamza Al-Khateab, Waad al-Kateab

An intimate and epic journey into the female experience of war.

20191h 40m8.3(316 votes)

DocumentaryWar

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 storie…

For Sama (2019) is a documentary and war film directed by Waad al-Kateab. It stars Sama Al-Khateab, Hamza Al-Khateab, and Waad al-Kateab. The film runs for 1 hour 40 minutes. Audiences have made it strongly rated, with an average score of 8.3 out of 10 from 316 votes.

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Director

Waad al-Kateab

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Hamza Al-Khateab

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Is For Sama Worth Watching?

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Where can I watch For Sama?

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Who stars in For Sama?

For Sama stars Sama Al-Khateab, Hamza Al-Khateab, and Waad al-Kateab, and was directed by Waad al-Kateab.

How long is For Sama?

For Sama has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes.

When did For Sama come out?

For Sama was released in 2019.

What genre is For Sama?

For Sama is a documentary and war film.

Is For Sama worth watching?

For Sama holds an average audience score of 8.3 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.