For Sama: A Heartrending Journey through Love and War
"For Sama" is a deeply personal journey through love, hope, and resilience amidst the backdrop of war-torn Syria.
31 Aug 2023
For Sama
2019• 100 minPG
8.2/ 10(319 ratings)• TMDB
Synopsis
Five years of conflict in Aleppo are documented through the eyes of a journalist and mother raising her daughter amid the Syrian Civil War.
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Synopsis
Waad al-Kateab documents her life in Aleppo during the Syrian Civil War from 2011 to 2016. An economics student turned journalist, she marries Hamza al-Kateab, a doctor at one of the few remaining hospitals in the city. As they raise their daughter, Sama, the couple faces a critical choice: flee to safety or stay behind to aid those affected by the escalating conflict. The film captures their personal struggles amid the backdrop of the Battle of Aleppo.
What Critics Say
The GuardianA student documenting the siege of Aleppo kept filming when she became pregnant.
Mike McCahillRead full article
September 12, 2019
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Why Watch
- See Waad Al-Kateab's personal story in Aleppo's chaos.
- Meet Hamza al-Kateab, a doctor fighting to save lives.
- Find out how war impacts motherhood in Syria.
Did You Know
- For Sama premiered at the South by Southwest festival on March 11, 2019.
- The film won both the Grand Jury and Audience Awards at the festival.
- It was nominated for four BAFTA awards, making it the most nominated documentary ever.
- For Sama was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature at the 92nd Academy Awards.
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Syrian Civil WarDocumentary enthusiastsHuman rights advocates
Frequently Asked Questions
Who produced and narrated For Sama?
Waad Al-Kateab produced and narrated For Sama.
What awards did For Sama win at the South by Southwest festival?
For Sama won the Grand Jury and Audience Awards in the Documentary Feature Competition at the South by Southwest festival.
How many BAFTA nominations did For Sama receive?
For Sama was nominated in four categories at the BAFTA awards, making it the most nominated documentary ever.
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