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For Sama

من أجل سما

Waad al-Kateab's documentary filmed in besieged Aleppo addressed to her daughter Sama; a human witness of the Syrian war, Oscar-nominated.

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Review
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Modern conflictsWomenRefugees, migrants and diaspora

Screening Room

Format
Documentary · Muslim history or life carries the story
Released
2019 CE · 1440 AH†
Countries
SY · GB
Approach
documentary

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Overview

A documentary by Waad al-Kateab, filmed in besieged Aleppo for her daughter Sama; a humanitarian testimony to the Syrian war, nominated for the Oscar for Best Documentary Feature. 1 2

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Sources

  1. Wikidata
  2. IMDb
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islam.museum contributors. “For Sama”. islam.museum, https://islam.museum/en/screen/li-ajl-sama-2019/. CC BY-SA 4.0. Accessed 2026-10-18.

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