Waad Al-Kateab
Syrian filmmaker and journalist / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Waad Al-Kateab (Arabic: وعد الخطيب;[2] born c. 1991) is the pseudonym of a Syrian journalist, filmmaker, and activist. Her documentary, For Sama (2019),[3] was nominated for four BAFTAs at the 73rd British Academy Film Awards, winning for Best Documentary,[4] and was also nominated for Best Documentary Feature at the 92nd Academy Awards.[5] Her coverage of the Battle for Aleppo won an International Emmy Award for Current Affairs & News for Channel 4 News.[6] The pseudonymous surname Al-Kateab is used to protect her family.[7]
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Waad Al-Kateab | |
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وعد الخطيب | |
Born | 1991 (age 32–33)[1] |
Nationality | Syrian |
Occupation(s) | Journalist, filmmaker |
Years active | 2011–current |
Employer | Channel 4 |
Known for | For Sama (2019) |
Spouse | |
Children | 2 |
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Al-Kateab was included in Time's 100 Most Influential People in 2020.[8]