Directing1991-01-01Female

Waad al-Kateab

Also known as Waad al-Khateab, وعد الخطيب, Waad al-Khatib

Syrian journalist, filmmaker, and activist. Her documentary, For Sama (2019) was nominated for four BAFTAs at the 73rd British Academy Film Awards, winning for Best Documentary, and the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature at the 92nd Academy Awards. Her coverage of the Battle for Aleppo won an International Emmy Award for Current Affairs & News for Channel 4 News. The pseudonymous surname Al-Kateab is used to protect her family.

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Known For

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For Sama

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Quick Facts

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Known For Department

Directing

Born

1991-01-01

Place of Birth

Unknown

Also Known As

Waad al-Khateabوعد الخطيبWaad al-Khatib

Behind the Camera

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For Sama

Director

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For Sama

Director of Photography

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For Sama

Producer

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We Dare to Dream

Director

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Death Without Mercy

Director

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