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For Sama (2019)

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2019 · 100 min · Documentary · War

For Sama (2019) is a documentary and war film with a runtime of 100 minutes. It holds an IMDb rating of 8.5 from 14K votes, alongside a TMDB score of 8.2. Compare its IMDb, TMDB and community ratings below to see how For Sama scores across every source.

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Overview

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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Is For Sama (2019) worth watching?

For Sama holds an IMDb rating of 8.5 from 14K votes, so it's very well reviewed. Compare its IMDb, TMDB and community scores above to decide.

What is For Sama's IMDb rating?

For Sama (2019) has an IMDb rating of 8.5 based on 14K votes.

How long is For Sama?

For Sama runs for 100 minutes (1h 40m).

When was For Sama released?

For Sama was released in 2019.

What genre is For Sama?

For Sama is a documentary, war film.