# For Sama (2019)

> A mother’s filmed letter to her daughter transforms five years of life, love, and impossible choices inside besieged Aleppo into an unforgettable act of witness.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/402691

## Facts

- Runtime: 100 min
- Genres: Documentary, War
- Director: Waad al-Kateab, Edward Watts
- Cast: Sama Al-Khateab, Hamza Al-Khateab, Waad al-Kateab
- TMDB rating: 8.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9617456/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: extreme
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: graphic
- Mood: harrowing, intimate, mournful, serious viewing, documentary night

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of love and resilience amidst the chaos of war.

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