Sami Saif, 1972
Writers · January 26, 1972
Sami Saif
★ HOW OLD IS SAMI SAIF?
Sami Saif is 54 years old, born January 26, 1972 · Aquarius.
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About
Sami Saif directed documentaries that turned personal loss into award-winning cinema. Born in Denmark in 1972, he graduated from the National Film School of Denmark in 1997 and built a career at Danish broadcaster DR. His co-directed film Family, which explored his search for his missing father alongside collaborator Phie Ambo, earned multiple awards. An Aquarius born on January 26 [F1, enrichments], Saif works across documentary and screenwriting.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Sami Saif is a Danish documentary filmmaker and screenwriter whose work blends personal investigation with formal documentary craft. Born January 26, 1972, Saif graduated from the National Film School of Denmark in 1997, having completed the short The UFO War. He then joined Danish broadcaster DR, working primarily in the TV Children and Youth Department. In 2000, he directed The Video Diary of Ricardo Lopez, a film examining the final obsession of a fan fixated on Icelandic singer-songwriter Björk. His breakthrough came with Family, co-directed with Phie Ambo, a documentary centered on Saif's search for his missing father with Ambo's support; the film won multiple awards for both directors. Other award-nominated works include Dogville Confessions (2003) and Tommy (2010), a biographical documentary about Danish singer, composer and musician Tommy Seebach. As an Aquarius [enrichments], Saif brings analytical precision to intimate subject matter. Screenwriters and documentary filmmakers typically research extensively, conduct interviews, and shape narrative from raw material. Danish cinema has consistently emphasized personal storytelling and auteurist voice.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Saif studied at the National Film School of Denmark, completing the short film The UFO War before graduating in 1997. He then entered the workforce at Danish broadcaster DR, where he worked in the TV Children and Youth Department.
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Trivia
- Family, co-directed with Phie Ambo, is centered on Saif's search for his own missing father.
- He directed The Video Diary of Ricardo Lopez about an obsessed fan of Icelandic singer Björk.
- Tommy (2010), his documentary about Danish musician Tommy Seebach, was among his award-nominated works.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and self-reliant. Sami Saif tend to step into pioneer roles early and prefer setting direction over following it.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- IsaacMonkey · 2004
- Griffin GluckDragon · 2000
- Jade PettyjohnDragon · 2000
- Ruby StokesDragon · 2000
- Lindsay CollinsDragon · 2000
CHALLENGING
- Ádám SimonHorse · 1990
- Chris Colfer
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Sami Saif?
- Sami Saif is 54 years old (born January 26, 1972).
- When is Sami Saif's birthday?
- Sami Saif was born on January 26, 1972.
- What is Sami Saif's zodiac sign?
- Sami Saif is a Aquarius, born January 26, 1972.
- What is Sami Saif's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Sami Saif was born in 1972, the year of the Water Rat.
- What does Sami Saif do?
- Sami Saif is a writer.
- Is Sami Saif still alive?
- Yes — Sami Saif is alive and 54 years old.
- What is Sami Saif's life-path number?
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