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Saeed (film)

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Saeed
Directed byMehra Meh
Release date
  • 1991 (1991)
Running time
23 minutes
CountryCanada
LanguageEnglish

Saeed is a Canadian dramatic short film, directed by Mehra Meh and released in 1991.[1] The film centres on the difficulties faced by an Iranian refugee as he tries to integrate into Canadian society.[2]

The film won the Genie Award for Best Theatrical Short Film at the 12th Genie Awards in 1991.[3]

References

  1. ^ Variety International Film Guide. André Deutsch, 1993. p. 105.
  2. ^ "Cronenberg loses out in Berlin". Regina Leader-Post, February 25, 1992.
  3. ^ "Black Robe turns to gold capturing six Genie awards: Quebec performers win three acting honours". The Globe and Mail, November 27, 1991.