
For Sama
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This powerful documentary, co-directed by Waad Al-Kateab and Edward Watts, offers an intimate and harrowing look at the Syrian civil war through the eyes of a young mother. The film chronicles five years of Al-Kateab’s life in Aleppo, capturing the brutal realities of conflict while also highlighting moments of love and resilience. It is framed as a message to her daughter, Sama, providing a deeply personal perspective on the impact of war. The film has received critical acclaim, winning the BAFTA Award for Best Documentary. For those interested, it can be viewed for free on 123Movies / Movies123.
Duration:1h 40min
Views:3200
Release:2019
Release Date:2019-07-26
Genre:Best 2019, Biography, Documentary, Oscar 2020, War
Director:Edward Watts, Waad al-Kateab
Country:Syria, United Kingdom, United States of America
Company:Channel 4, Channel 4 News, Frontline
Awards:Nominated for 1 Oscar, 71 wins & 52 nominations total
Worldwide Gross:$1,397,546
TMDB:8.2
Rotten Tomatoes:98%
FilmAffinity:7.8
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