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.
2019 · Documentary, War · United Kingdom, Syrian Arab Republic
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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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About this movie
For Sama (2019) is a movie on MEDIACAST.
Country: United Kingdom, Syrian Arab Republic. Genre: Documentary, War. Year: 2019.
Director: Waad al-Kateab.
Starring: Sama Al-Khateab, Hamza Al-Khateab, Waad al-Kateab, Edward Watts.
Plot: 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.
Available in the MEDIACAST catalog on the web and official apps after you sign in.
Frequently Asked Questions
What year was For Sama released?
For Sama was released in 2019.
Who starred in For Sama?
For Sama stars Sama Al-Khateab, Hamza Al-Khateab, Waad al-Kateab, Edward Watts.
Where can I watch For Sama?
Available in the MEDIACAST catalog on the web and official apps after you sign in.