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For Sama

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
Release Date: Friday, July 26 2019
5 years ago
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Portrait of Sama Al-KhateabSama Al-Khateab
Sama Al-Khateab was
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as 'Self'.
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Portrait of Hamza Al-KhateabHamza Al-Khateab
Hamza Al-Khateab was
>> in For Sama
as 'Self'.
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Portrait of Waad al-KateabWaad al-Kateab
Waad al-Kateab was
28 in For Sama
as 'Self'.
Tue, Jan 01 1991

Crew

Portrait of Waad al-KateabWaad al-Kateab
Waad al-Kateab was
28 in For Sama
as 'Director, Director of Photography, Producer'
Tue, Jan 01 1991
Portrait of Edward WattsEdward Watts
Edward Watts was
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as 'Director'
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Portrait of Nevine MabroNevine Mabro
Nevine Mabro was
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as 'Executive Producer'
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Portrait of George WaldrumGeorge Waldrum
George Waldrum was
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as 'Executive Producer'
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Portrait of Ben de PearBen de Pear
Ben de Pear was
48 in For Sama
as 'Executive Producer'
Sat, Dec 05 1970
Portrait of Siobhan SinnertonSiobhan Sinnerton
Siobhan Sinnerton was
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as 'Executive Producer'
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Portrait of Raney Aronson-RathRaney Aronson-Rath
Raney Aronson-Rath was
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as 'Executive Producer'
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Portrait of Simon McMahonSimon McMahon
Simon McMahon was
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as 'Editor'
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Portrait of Chloe LambourneChloe Lambourne
Chloe Lambourne was
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as 'Editor'
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Portrait of Nainita DesaiNainita Desai
Nainita Desai was
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as 'Original Music Composer'
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Portrait of Sam HardySam Hardy
Sam Hardy was
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as 'Post-Production Manager'
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Portrait of Enge GrayEnge Gray
Enge Gray was
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as 'Colorist'
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Portrait of Olly StrousOlly Strous
Olly Strous was
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as 'Head of Production'
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Portrait of Jez SpencerJez Spencer
Jez Spencer was
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as 'Recording Supervision'
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