For Sama
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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Sama Al-Khateab
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Hamza Al-Khateab
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where can I watch For Sama?
- For Sama (2019) is available to stream on Netflix in US. Streaming catalogues change often, so confirm on the service before starting.
- Is For Sama available to rent or buy?
- It's available to buy from Amazon DVD / Blu-ray.
- When was For Sama released?
- For Sama was released in 2019. It has a runtime of 100 minutes.
- What kind of film is For Sama?
- For Sama is a documentary, war film. 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 …
- Who stars in For Sama?
- For Sama stars Sama Al-Khateab, Hamza Al-Khateab and Waad al-Kateab.