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Yehya Saade (Yahya Saada)

Yehya Saade was a Lebanese film director, best known for directing music videos for prominent Arab artists. Born on May 18, 1975, in Zahle, Lebanon, but spending his childhood in Cyprus due to the war at that time, he later returned to Lebanon and pursued higher education at the Orthodox School for Girls before specializing in interior design at the University of Lebanon in Beirut.

However, Saade's true passion lay in art direction, advertising, fashion design, and working with production companies. After seven years as an art director, he decided to transition into directing music videos, which would become his signature style. His first notable project was Aml Hajjaji's song "Buyer of Roses," a controversy that had never been seen before in Arab music video history.

Saade's subsequent success came from embracing surrealist ideas with a humanitarian and non-conformist approach, making him one of the most provocative directors in the industry. His works include notable music videos such as Rahma: I and You, Khallani: Myriam Fares, Eih Elly Bichal: Myriam Fares, Makana Wein: Myriam Fares, Khalini Shufak Bil Leil: Najwa Karam, Ana Tabi'ou Kedda Warahiti: Nicole Saba, Ayzak Kedda Walin Baqala Radi': Samia Al-Khashab, Qalbi As'alou and Mona Ayn: Nawal Al-Zoghbi, Buyer of Roses: Aml Hajjaji, Ta'tahe: Shams, Mash Gadra, Istni Hassa, Ma Bana, Fi Haaja, Ya Ibn Al-Halal: Haifa Wehbe, Kunt Fahali: Nicole Saba, Yama Layali: Haifa Wehbe, Mawazir Myriam Fares (Artistic Direction), Khalini Ma'ak: Nasrin Zureiq, Salam, Ya Sarq Omri: Janine Dagher, and Funky Arabs: Jad Choueri.

Saade's artistic trajectory was marked by controversy, which he deliberately courted throughout his career. His approach to directing music videos often pushed boundaries, sparking debate among audiences and critics alike. Despite this, Saade remained committed to his vision, earning him a reputation as an innovative and fearless artist.

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