Waad al-Kateab's 'Alla mia piccola Sama' on Sky Arte
The documentary 'Alla mia piccola Sama' (For Sama) airs on Sky Arte on Friday, May 29. Directed by Waad al-Kateab and Edward Watts, it offers an intimate portrait of a young couple's life amid the Syrian war. The film follows Waad al-Kateab through the Aleppo uprising, where she falls in love, marries, and gives birth to Sama on January 1, 2016. The tragedy of conflict is contrasted with the love of Waad and Hamza for their daughter. Despite their resilience and attachment to Aleppo, they are forced into exile, and Sama becomes a symbol of the struggle for freedom. Sky Arte's website is powered by Artribune, which manages its content and digital interface.
Key facts
- Documentary 'Alla mia piccola Sama' airs on Sky Arte on May 29.
- Directed by Waad al-Kateab and Edward Watts.
- Follows Waad al-Kateab through the Aleppo uprising.
- Waad gives birth to Sama on January 1, 2016.
- The family is forced into exile.
- Sama becomes a symbol of the struggle for freedom.
- Sky Arte site is powered by Artribune.
- Film is an intimate portrait of female experience in war.
Entities
Artists
- Waad al-Kateab
- Edward Watts
Institutions
- Sky Arte
- Artribune
Locations
- Aleppo
- Syria