For Sama
“An intimate and epic journey into the female experience of war.”
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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TRAILER | For Sama | Saturday 9pmOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-10-18
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Release History & Theatrical Window
One World International Human Rights Documentary Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 26, 2019
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Waad al-Kateab, Edward Watts
- Original Score
- Nainita Desai
- Original Title
- For Sama
- Country of Origin
- Syrian Arab Republic, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- ITN Productions, Channel 4 Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Waad al-Kateab, Edward Watts
Nainita Desai
Waad al-Kateab
Chloe Lambourne, Simon McMahon
Raney Aronson-Rath, Ben de Pear, Nevine Mabro, Siobhan Sinnerton, George Waldrum
Department Leadership Roster
Waad al-Kateab
Director
Edward Watts
Director
Waad al-Kateab
Director of Photography
Nainita Desai
Original Music Composer
Chloe Lambourne
Editor
Simon McMahon
Editor
Waad al-Kateab
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About For Sama
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What is For Sama about?
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.
Who directed For Sama?
For Sama was directed by Waad al-Kateab, Edward Watts.
Who stars in For Sama?
The principal cast of For Sama includes Sama Al-Khateab, Hamza Al-Khateab, Waad al-Kateab.
When was For Sama released and how long is it?
For Sama was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for For Sama?
The original motion picture soundtrack for For Sama was composed by Nainita Desai.
What is the age rating and content advisory for For Sama?
For Sama holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.).