Saeed Orokzai
Saeed Orokzai is an Afghan filmmaker best known for the 1979 film Mardara Qawl Ast (meaning "Men Keep Their Promise").
Saeed Orokzai
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- Kabul, Afghanistan
- Occupation
- film director, screenwriter, film producer
- Nationality
- Afghanistan
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• Birthplace — Kabul, Afghanistan • Occupation — film director, screenwriter, film producer • Years Active — 1980-1990 • Height — 170cm • Children — Nawid Orokzai Saeed Orokzai is an Afghan filmmaker best known for the 1979 film Mardara Qawl Ast (meaning "Men Keep Their Promise").
Early life
Early life
Saeed Orokzai is from Kabul, Afghanistan, and attended the Kabul University to study Persian literature. Upon graduating he worked for Afghanistan National Radio and TV before entering filmmaking.
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Recognition
Saeed Orokzai was awarded the Platinum Award for his short film, Yesterday (2017), in the Best Drama category by the European Independent Film Awards. He received the Gold Award for directing his feature film, Why?, by the FYFF Filmmakers of the Year Film Festival. The film was also recognized by the World Awards of Merit.
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- 1.BBC فارسی - افغانستان - سعید اورکزی، در برنامه خاطره ها و ترانه ها. www.bbc.com.
- 2.Decoder, News. The rise and fall of cinema in Kabul – News Decoder.
- 3.THE EIFA – The European Independent Film Award. www.theeifa.com.
- 4.Winners of the Filmmakers of the Year Film Festival. www.filmmakersoftheyear.com.
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