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For Sama

“An intimate and epic journey into the female experience of war.”

8.220191h 40mDocumentaryWar
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For Sama is a 2019 documentary and war film, running 1h 40m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: 18 in the United Kingdom.

In the United Kingdom it is listed on Channel 4, Sky Store and Apple TV Store.

18 age rating1h 40mDocumentaryWar

Rated 18 in the United Kingdom — intended for adults. Expect the themes and content that rating covers.

All key facts8
Type
Feature film
Released
2019-07-26
Runtime
1h 40m
Genres
Documentary, War
Director
Waad al-Kateab
Original language
English
Status
Released
TMDB rating
8.2 / 10 · 323 votes

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Availability

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Synopsis

Feature 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 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.

Cast

3 names
Sama Al-KhateabSelf
Hamza Al-KhateabSelf
Waad al-KateabSelf

Questions about For Sama

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Where can I watch For Sama in the United Kingdom?

In the United Kingdom, For Sama is listed on Channel 4, Sky Store, Apple TV Store, Sky Store. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.

Is For Sama suitable for children?

For Sama is rated 18 in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.

Is For Sama on PelisPlus UK?

For Sama has a full discovery page on PelisPlus UK with its synopsis, cast, ratings and runtime. PelisPlus UK does not host video files; playback opens the third-party player sources configured by the site operator.

What is For Sama about?

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…

How long is For Sama?

For Sama runs for 1h 40m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.

Can I watch the For Sama trailer?

Yes. Press Watch trailer to play FOR SAMA (2019) | Official Trailer | PBS Distribution without leaving this page. The trailer is embedded from YouTube.

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