About S. A. Zaidi
Born 1901. S. A. Zaidi was a screenwriter and film director.
S. A. Zaidi is a Dubai-based film director in the United Arab Emirates. He is best known for the first Arab science fiction film Aerials, and the Emirati post-apocalyptic science fiction film The Sons of Two Suns.
Early life and career
S. A. Zaidi was born and raised in the United Arab Emirates, but is originally from Pakistan. His father Dr. Syed Azhar Ali Zaidi, is a prominent Urdu literature pioneer.
His first film The Sons of Two Suns, premiered at Gulf Film Festival, Dubai International Film Festival and had its US premiere at Boston Science Fiction Film Festival
In 2016 S. A. Zaidi released his film Aerials in cinemas across the United Arab Emirates. It was recognized as the first science fiction film in the Middle East.
Filmography
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Frequently asked questions
Who was S. A. Zaidi?
Emirati film director
When was S. A. Zaidi born?
S. A. Zaidi was born in 1901 in United Arab Emirates.
What was S. A. Zaidi's occupation?
S. A. Zaidi was a screenwriter and film director.
What nationality was S. A. Zaidi?
S. A. Zaidi's recorded nationality: United Arab Emirates.
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