About Saeed Orokzai
Saeed Orokzai was an Afghan film director, film producer and screenwriter.
Saeed Orokzai is an Afghan filmmaker best known for the 1979 film Mardara Qawl Ast (, meaning "Men Keep Their Promise").
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.
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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Who was Saeed Orokzai?
Afghan filmmaker
When was Saeed Orokzai born?
Saeed Orokzai was born in Kabul.
What was Saeed Orokzai's occupation?
Saeed Orokzai was a film director, film producer and screenwriter.
What nationality was Saeed Orokzai?
Saeed Orokzai was Afghan.
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