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.
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Where is For Sama streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Channel 4 | Sky Store, Apple TV Store |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| Australia | DocPlay, DocPlay Amazon Channel, Beamafilm, Brollie | JustWatch TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Germany | MUBI Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
| Japan | — | Google Play Movies |
| South Korea | Watcha | — |
About For Sama
For Sama is a 2019 English-language documentary and war film directed by Waad al-Kateab and Edward Watts. The cast is led by Sama Al-Khateab, Hamza Al-Khateab, Waad al-Kateab. It has a runtime of 1h 40m. Viewers rate it 8.2/10 across 300 ratings.
For Sama was produced by ITN Productions and Channel 4 Television and made in Syrian Arab Republic and United Kingdom. It was released on July 26, 2019, and carries a 18 certification.
- Director
- Waad al-Kateab, Edward Watts
- Release date
- July 26, 2019
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- 18
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Syrian Arab Republic, United Kingdom
- Production
- ITN Productions, Channel 4 Television
For Sama cast & crew
For Sama was directed by Waad al-Kateab and Edward Watts.
The cast features Sama Al-Khateab as Self, Hamza Al-Khateab as Self, and Waad al-Kateab as Self.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Nainita Desai, cinematography is by Waad al-Kateab, and it was produced by Raney Aronson-Rath and Ben de Pear.
Is For Sama worth watching?
For Sama holds an audience score of 8.2/10 from 309 ratings, ranking it among the most acclaimed documentary films.
At 1h 40m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy documentary and war, For Sama is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of For Sama
Sama Al-Khateab
Self
Hamza Al-Khateab
Self
Waad al-Kateab
Self
For Sama — FAQs
▸Where can I watch For Sama in United States?
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▸What language is For Sama in?
For Sama is originally in English, with audio tracks including Arabic, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is For Sama?
For Sama runs 1 hours 40 minutes (100 minutes).
▸What is For Sama rated?
For Sama is rated 18. It holds a 8.2/10 audience score from 309 ratings.
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