'The conflict may seem far away, but so many things that are affecting people here all started in Syria.'
Film today is an immersive experience, using the latest CGI technology to take you to a jungle where animals can sing or a world where superheroes are real. It aims to transport you. But even when a film — like a dystopian thriller or horror movie — takes you somewhere that makes you uneasy, you leave the theater able to reconcile what you saw with your reality., a documentary shot over five years in Aleppo, Syria, takes you to the war-torn region and doesn't let you leave.
After taking home the awards for Best Doc at Cannes and SXSW, For Sama premieres in New York and Los Angeles on July 26. It will reach a wider audience when it debuts on FRONTLINE on PBS this fall. So your film is about the reality of Syria. Another misconception is the role that women play in Arab countries. This film is obviously made by a woman but women are very much the backbone of the film. Talk to me a little bit about your experience being a woman in the conflict.
Throughout the film you see people with cellphones, often providing the only glimpse into what's actually happening. Do you think social media is ultimately a good or a bad thing for regions such as Syria, regions in conflict? Waad: And now, we know how important it is for us to meet people and speak about what we experienced. We believe that we are alive for a reason, and because we're alive we have a very big responsibility to share this story.
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