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Waad Al-Kateab

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Waad Al-Kateab in For Sama (2019)
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Waad Al-Kateab was born on 24 January 1991 in Syria. She is a director and producer, known for For Sama (2019), Death Without Mercy (2024) and We Dare to Dream (2023).
BornJanuary 24, 1991
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BornJanuary 24, 1991
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    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 64 wins & 37 nominations total

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    Known for

    For Sama (2019)
    For Sama
    8.5
    • Director(as Waad al-Kateab)
    • 2019
    Death Without Mercy (2024)
    Death Without Mercy
    7.6
    • Director
    • 2024
    We Dare to Dream (2023)
    We Dare to Dream
    7.7
    • Director
    • 2023
    The White Helmets
    • Director

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      • Death Without Mercy (2024)
        Death Without Mercy
        7.6
        • Director
        • 2024
      • We Dare to Dream (2023)
        We Dare to Dream
        7.7
        • Director
        • 2023
      • Will Lyman and Sarah Childress in Frontline (1983)
        Frontline
        8.6
        TV Series
        • Director
        • 2019
      • For Sama (2019)
        For Sama
        8.5
        • Director (as Waad al-Kateab)
        • 2019

      Producer



      • Will Lyman and Sarah Childress in Frontline (1983)
        Frontline
        8.6
        TV Series
        • producer
        • 2019
      • For Sama (2019)
        For Sama
        8.5
        • producer
        • 2019

      Cinematographer



      • Will Lyman and Sarah Childress in Frontline (1983)
        Frontline
        8.6
        TV Series
        • Cinematographer
        • 2019
      • For Sama (2019)
        For Sama
        8.5
        • Cinematographer
        • 2019

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        • January 24, 1991
        • Syria
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