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14th Jun 2019

For Sama: Waad-al-Kateab – the woman who made the world cry

Oli Dugmore

For Sama is a unique film

When Bashar al-Assad used chemical weapons on the Syrian people, you saw it because Waad al-Kateab saw it.

For Sama has won many major awards since its first screening at SXSW in the US earlier this year – including winning best Feature Documentary at Cannes at the end of May.

We spoke to its director about the experiences of war and creating a rare story of conflict told through the eyes of a woman.

Click here for details on where you can see For Sama.