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Original title

Amira & Sam

Status: Released

Runtime:

90 minutes

Release date

2014-05-30

IMDB ID tt3139538

TMDB ID 272602

Original language en

Production Countries

Description

The movie Amira & Sam (Original title Amira & Sam) has in the main roles on Martin Starr (Sam), Laith Nakli (Bassam), David Rasche (Jack), Ross Marquand (Greg) The release date of the movie is 30.05.2014. This movie it is produced by Hole in 1 Productions, Vanishing Angle, Strongman, Five By Eight Productions . Filmed in the following locations: New York City, New York, USA . Production countries: United States of America Movie Genre: Movies Drama, Movies Romance, Movies Comedy

Sam, a soldier who had served in Afghanistan and Iraq, meets Amira when he visits her uncle, Bassam, who had served as Sam's Iraqi translator. Bassam and Sam have a special bond due to their time together in the war. Initially Amira does not trust him because he was an American soldier and her brother was killed by a bomb from American troops in the war. Sam's cousin, Charlie, asks Sam to help him with illegal hedge funds unbeknownst to Sam at the time. Amira is staying with her uncle Bassam since her father died. She sells bootlegged films on the street corner but is forced to stay with Sam after getting busted; immigration officials begin pursuing her. As the film progresses, Sam and Amira fall in love.

All awards Amira & Sam 2014 - Amira & Sam

Irvine International Film Festival -

Year 2015

Irvine International Film Festival

Won

Best Actor

Irvine International Film Festival - Best Feature Narrative

Year 2015

Irvine International Film Festival

Won

Best Film

Napa Valley Film Festival - Favorite Narrative Feature

Year 2014

Napa Valley Film Festival

Won

Audience Award

Napa Valley Film Festival - Best Narrative Feature

Year 2014

Napa Valley Film Festival

Won

Jury Award

Port Townsend Film Festival - Feature Film

Year 2014

Port Townsend Film Festival

Won

Audience Award

Port Townsend Film Festival - Feature Film

Year 2014

Port Townsend Film Festival

Won

Best Narrative Feature

Prescott Film Festival - Best Narrative Feature

Year 2015

Prescott Film Festival

Won

Jury Prize

Savannah Film Festival - Jury Award

Year 2014

Savannah Film Festival

Won

Best Feature

Seattle International Film Festival -

Year 2014

Seattle International Film Festival

Nominated

New American Cinema Award

St. Louis International Film Festival - Best Narrative Feature

Year 2014

St. Louis International Film Festival

Won

Jury Award