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Yehya Antoun Saade<ref name="Bilmersad magazine online">[http://www.bilmersad.com/ourarticles/41-3rdeye/915-3rdeye-yehya-saade.html العين الثالثة - في ذكرى الأربعين لرحيله، ما حقيقة مقتل المخرج يحيى سعادة؟ ,اليان الحاج ]</ref> known as a [[controversial]] young [[director]]; who created a [[revolutionary]] [[movement]] in the [[visual arts]], [[film]] and [[music]] [[industry]] driven by his [[philosophy]] in [[life]] and his [[Surrealist]] spirit.
'''Yehya Antoun Saade''' was known as a controversial director.
== Early life ==
Born on May 18th 1975 <ref name="bisara7a online newspaper">[http://www.bisara7a.com/#!ajax_readnews.php?id=5220 في ذكرى ميلاده، محبّو المخرج الراحل يحيا سعادة يحتفلون به، ونحن نشاركهم العيد, علاء مرعب ]</ref> in the [[village]] of [[Zouk Mikael]],[[Lebanon]] - [[Middle East]]. [[Father]] Antoun Saleh Saade, [[mother]] Saad El Rajaa Magid El Hachem Saade; [[sisters]] Iman and Nidal.
Though Yehya is well known as a [[music video director]], his [[work]] is a [[visual]] [[combination]] of philosophy, [[vision]] and [[messages]].
During his first year, and due to the [[Lebanese war]]; Yehya moved with his [[family]] to [[Cyprus]]. His parent's [[political]] [[background]] contributed in his revolutionary attitude and general philosophy in life.<ref>Micheal, Sabee. "يحيا سعادة عريس الابداع", Aldiyar daily newspaper, Lebanon, 03 july 2011.</ref>

Since his [[childhood]], Yehya proved his [[creativity]] in the [[artistic]] [[world]], combined with a [[love]] for life and [[exploring]] the world. In his [[early]] years Yehya showed a love for [[drawing]] and [[painting]].
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In Cyprus Yehya studied in Saint Mary's [[Catholic]] [[school]], and then moved to Green Hills a Lebanese [[management]] school.
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Yehya's family moved back to Lebanon in 1985, to live in [[Ras Beirut]]; since due to political reasons they could not go back to their [[hometown]].


== Exploration & Studies ==
== Exploration & Studies ==
During his first year, and due to the [[Lebanese war]];{{Citation needed|date=July 2011}} Yehya moved with his family to [[Cyprus]].
During his [[childhood]] Yehya's talents were directed to drawing and painting, in 1992 he moved back to his hometown in [[Zouk Mikael]], and studied [[interior design]].
During this [[period]] he met his [[dancing]] [[teacher]] Sami Khoury while playing the role of the [[poet]] Abou Chabke<ref name="Poet From Lebanon">[http://onefineart.com/en/artists/abouchabk/ Elias Abou Chabke, poet from lebanon]</ref> in a play presented by the local village club "Animation Sporting Club". His [[passion]] for [[dancing]] and [[body language]] grew and he joined the dance group Hayakel, where he spent 9 years with Sami khoury exploring the world of theater and body expression.
After getting his degree in Interior Design, Yehya enrolled in the [[Lebanese University]] in Furn El Shebak<ref name="http://wikimapia.org">[http://wikimapia.org/4653750/Furn-el-Chebbak-municipality Furn el Shebbak municipality]</ref> to continue his studies. At university Yehya stood out as a creative and talented student, yet he refused to be bounded by class walls and limitations of rules. A world out there was waiting for him to explore. So, during the last year of university he decided that it was time to move on.
His dancing [[career]] helped him [[discover]] and [[appreciate]] the human body; believing in our right to love, [[respect]], [[express]], and [[share]] the [[beauty]] of our [[soul]]’s [[sanctuary]], during his [[university]] years, he agreed to pose as a [[model]] for students studying [[plastic]] [[art]].


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== Career ==
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In Cyprus Yehya studied in Saint Mary's Catholic school, and then moved to Green Hills Lebanese management school.{{Citation needed|date=July 2011}}
Once again a [[renaissance]] of [[vision]], [[colors]], [[harmony]], and [[unity]] of [[image]] developed into a [[concept]], Yehya the [[art director]], taking his first [[professional]] steps. It was once said that before Yehya Saade the [[local]] [[market]] had not yet heard of [[Art Direction]], some even said he was the first to [[establish]] art direction in the [[Middle East]].<ref name="http://www.bisara7a.com/#!ajax_readnews.php?id=91">[http://www.bisara7a.com/#!ajax_readnews.php?id=91 يحيا سعادة لـ "بصراحة" : هيفا تبقى هيفا، ميريم فارس عنيدة ،نوال الزغبي كلاس وأحب كارول صقر , Micheal Lagausis ]</ref>


His [[art direction]], started as [[bold]] [[participation]] in [[fashion]] [[shows]], [[photo shoots]] and [[theatrical]] [[shows]]; until he moved to the film industry.
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Yehya's family moved back to Lebanon in 1985, to live in [[Ras Beirut]] since due to political reasons they could not go back to their hometown.
Yehya always says “I want to be the best in what I do. I want to be number 1”. Yehya's input in the [[industry]] proved to be a turning point for this art.
During his childhood Yehya's talents were directed to drawing and painting, in 1992 he moved back to his hometown in zouk mikael, and studied [[interior design]]
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He worked with pan arab [[directors]], [[artists]], [[fashion designers]] and [[international]] [[clientele]].
During this period he met his dancing teacher Sami Khoury while playing the role of the [[poet]] Abou Chabke in a play presented by the local village club "Animation Sporting [[Club]] ".{{Citation needed|date=July 2011}}


== By Yehya Saade ==
He joined the dance group Hayakel, where he spent 9 years with Sami khoury exploring the world of theater and body expression.{{Citation needed|date=July 2011}}
Yehya’s signature is [[obvious]] in all his [[accomplishment]]; viewers know it is a Yehya Saade [[vision]], his images carry his spirit, [[philosophy]] and [[fantasia]] in one visual combination that says art directed by Yehya Saade.
Again Yehya decided it was time to move on when he directed his first music video for Rahma<ref name="http://www.youtube.com">[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yClC19kylQI Rahma video clip, Titled Ana We Enta, By Yehya saade]</ref>, an [[Egyptian]] [[singer]].


Following this [[experience]], Yehya waited a couple of years, during which he continued to work as an [[art director]]. He says "I love art direction and will always do it”.
After getting his degree in Interior Design, Yehya enrolled in the Lebanese [[University]] in Furn El Shebakto continue his studies.{{Citation needed|date=July 2011}}
Aware that he could not [[spread]] his [[philosophy]] in [[life]] and make his voice heard, through art directing for other [[directors]]. Yehya continues his journey. “I speak the [[language]] of the new [[generation]], and I know they will understand” he says. The [[opportunity]] presented itself in a song for Amal Hijazi, titled [[Baya al Ward]]<ref name="http://www.youtube.com">[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nF3Z61d823I Amal Hijazi Music Video, Titled Baya al Ward, By Yehya Saade]</ref>: a song that Yehya says “ The song touched my soul, and said a lot for me”.


The [[music]] [[video]] though a [[hit]], was very [[controversial]] and bold for the [[society]]. He was harshly attacked and criticized. This gave Yehya more [[persistence]] to move on, create his own style, and insist on spreading his believes.
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== Career ==
Yehya believes in no [[boundaries]], and that [[human]] [[feeling]] should be expressed and [[taboos]] should be discussed.<ref name="Rosa online magazine">[http://www.rosaonline.net/Weekly/News.asp?id=33528يحيى سعادة : نعم أنا صادم، وأتحدى أي شخص أن العرى الذي أقدمه مبتذل Tarek Mostafa, Dec 12, 2009]</ref>.
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He worked with panarab directors, artists, fashion designers and international clientèle.{{Citation needed|date=July 2011}}


With every [[project]], [[criticism]] rose, [[scandals]] fabricated, conservative shouts exploded. Yehya’s answer was “today’s problems cannot be erased by yesterday’s solutions”<ref name="Elaph online">[http://www.elaph.com/Web/arts/2010/3/544460.html Interviewer: May Elias Date: March 20, 2010 رسالتي أكبر من إستيعاب سمية الخشاب]</ref><ref name="Elaph online - yehya saade">[http://www.elaph.com/ElaphWeb/media/newmedia.aspx?name=YehyaSaade Interviewer: May Elias Date: March 20, 2010 يحيا سعادة: لست خياطاً ولا أكثر إباحية من سيمون أسمر ]</ref>
Saade directed his first music video for Rahma, an Egyptian singer.


"It is time to break the [[silence]], the [[wind of change]] must storm, and a new [[vibe]] will [[rule]] the [[world]] that will openly discuss the future [[generation]]’s needs".
His next production was a song for Amal Hijazi, titled Baya3 Elward <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bisara7a.com/mobile/readnews.php?id=2748/ |title=Online Entertainement Magazine |publisher=Bisara7a |date=2010-12-11 |accessdate=2011-07-09}}</ref>
The [[press]] which once attacked and [[criticized]] his work started [[debating]] the [[ideas]] he presented.<ref name="Bisara7a Online Magazine">[http://www.bisara7a.com/#!ajax_readnews.php?id=651 المخرج يحيي سعادة شاذ وجريء ويحبّ السيد حسن نصرالله , July 07, 2010]</ref>


people came around and the [[generation]] he spoke to listened. More people understood the messages and [[depth]] of his [[work]]. It was a [[pleasure]] to find [[people]] [[defending]] his work and [[interpreting]] it.
Amidst the war of 2006 of Israel against Lebanon, Over Beirut creative boutique was established.{{Citation needed|date=July 2011}}


In an [[interview]] Yehya says "I am [[responsible]] of presenting an idea for discussion and [[debate]], it is up to the viewer to think and present his interpretation…","Difference of [[opinion]] presents a [[healthy]] society, we cannot all think in the same way"<ref name="Bilmersad online magazine">[http://www.bilmersad.com/ourarticles/30-yom/664-yehya-saade.html By: Hanan Merhej Date: Dec 19, 2010 يحيا سعادة نجم انطفأ قبل اوانه ]</ref>
== Death ==
On the 17th of December 2010, Yehya died in an accident.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dailystar.com.lb/Culture/Music/Dec/21/Director-Yehya-Saade-laid-to-rest.ashx#axzz1PjuXXDnu/ |title=Culture :: Music :: Director Yehya Saade laid to rest |publisher=The Daily Star |date=2010-12-21 |accessdate=2011-07-09}}</ref>


== References ==
== References ==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
* [http://www.aldiyaronline.com/index.php/article-details/3114 Al diyar online]
* [http://www.zoukmikael.gov.lb Official Zouk Mikael city website]
* [http://www.zoukmikael.com Zouk Mikael City online website ( first website created 2002)]
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* [http://www.ikamalebanon.com/accommodations/region/beirut_acc/district/rasbeirut.htm Ras Beirut]


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Yehya Antoun Saade[1] known as a controversial young director; who created a revolutionary movement in the visual arts, film and music industry driven by his philosophy in life and his Surrealist spirit.

Early life

Born on May 18th 1975 [2] in the village of Zouk Mikael,Lebanon - Middle East. Father Antoun Saleh Saade, mother Saad El Rajaa Magid El Hachem Saade; sisters Iman and Nidal. Though Yehya is well known as a music video director, his work is a visual combination of philosophy, vision and messages. During his first year, and due to the Lebanese war; Yehya moved with his family to Cyprus. His parent's political background contributed in his revolutionary attitude and general philosophy in life.[3]

Since his childhood, Yehya proved his creativity in the artistic world, combined with a love for life and exploring the world. In his early years Yehya showed a love for drawing and painting. In Cyprus Yehya studied in Saint Mary's Catholic school, and then moved to Green Hills a Lebanese management school. Yehya's family moved back to Lebanon in 1985, to live in Ras Beirut; since due to political reasons they could not go back to their hometown.

Exploration & Studies

During his childhood Yehya's talents were directed to drawing and painting, in 1992 he moved back to his hometown in Zouk Mikael, and studied interior design. During this period he met his dancing teacher Sami Khoury while playing the role of the poet Abou Chabke[4] in a play presented by the local village club "Animation Sporting Club". His passion for dancing and body language grew and he joined the dance group Hayakel, where he spent 9 years with Sami khoury exploring the world of theater and body expression. After getting his degree in Interior Design, Yehya enrolled in the Lebanese University in Furn El Shebak[5] to continue his studies. At university Yehya stood out as a creative and talented student, yet he refused to be bounded by class walls and limitations of rules. A world out there was waiting for him to explore. So, during the last year of university he decided that it was time to move on. His dancing career helped him discover and appreciate the human body; believing in our right to love, respect, express, and share the beauty of our soul’s sanctuary, during his university years, he agreed to pose as a model for students studying plastic art.

Career

Once again a renaissance of vision, colors, harmony, and unity of image developed into a concept, Yehya the art director, taking his first professional steps. It was once said that before Yehya Saade the local market had not yet heard of Art Direction, some even said he was the first to establish art direction in the Middle East.[6]

His art direction, started as bold participation in fashion shows, photo shoots and theatrical shows; until he moved to the film industry. Yehya always says “I want to be the best in what I do. I want to be number 1”. Yehya's input in the industry proved to be a turning point for this art. He worked with pan arab directors, artists, fashion designers and international clientele.

By Yehya Saade

Yehya’s signature is obvious in all his accomplishment; viewers know it is a Yehya Saade vision, his images carry his spirit, philosophy and fantasia in one visual combination that says art directed by Yehya Saade. Again Yehya decided it was time to move on when he directed his first music video for Rahma[7], an Egyptian singer.

Following this experience, Yehya waited a couple of years, during which he continued to work as an art director. He says "I love art direction and will always do it”. Aware that he could not spread his philosophy in life and make his voice heard, through art directing for other directors. Yehya continues his journey. “I speak the language of the new generation, and I know they will understand” he says. The opportunity presented itself in a song for Amal Hijazi, titled Baya al Ward[7]: a song that Yehya says “ The song touched my soul, and said a lot for me”.

The music video though a hit, was very controversial and bold for the society. He was harshly attacked and criticized. This gave Yehya more persistence to move on, create his own style, and insist on spreading his believes. Yehya believes in no boundaries, and that human feeling should be expressed and taboos should be discussed.[8].

With every project, criticism rose, scandals fabricated, conservative shouts exploded. Yehya’s answer was “today’s problems cannot be erased by yesterday’s solutions”[9][10]

"It is time to break the silence, the wind of change must storm, and a new vibe will rule the world that will openly discuss the future generation’s needs". The press which once attacked and criticized his work started debating the ideas he presented.[11]

people came around and the generation he spoke to listened. More people understood the messages and depth of his work. It was a pleasure to find people defending his work and interpreting it.

In an interview Yehya says "I am responsible of presenting an idea for discussion and debate, it is up to the viewer to think and present his interpretation…","Difference of opinion presents a healthy society, we cannot all think in the same way"[12]

References

  1. ^ العين الثالثة - في ذكرى الأربعين لرحيله، ما حقيقة مقتل المخرج يحيى سعادة؟ ,اليان الحاج
  2. ^ في ذكرى ميلاده، محبّو المخرج الراحل يحيا سعادة يحتفلون به، ونحن نشاركهم العيد, علاء مرعب
  3. ^ Micheal, Sabee. "يحيا سعادة عريس الابداع", Aldiyar daily newspaper, Lebanon, 03 july 2011.
  4. ^ Elias Abou Chabke, poet from lebanon
  5. ^ Furn el Shebbak municipality
  6. ^ يحيا سعادة لـ "بصراحة" : هيفا تبقى هيفا، ميريم فارس عنيدة ،نوال الزغبي كلاس وأحب كارول صقر , Micheal Lagausis
  7. ^ a b Rahma video clip, Titled Ana We Enta, By Yehya saade Cite error: The named reference "http://www.youtube.com" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
  8. ^ سعادة : نعم أنا صادم، وأتحدى أي شخص أن العرى الذي أقدمه مبتذل Tarek Mostafa, Dec 12, 2009
  9. ^ Interviewer: May Elias Date: March 20, 2010 رسالتي أكبر من إستيعاب سمية الخشاب
  10. ^ Interviewer: May Elias Date: March 20, 2010 يحيا سعادة: لست خياطاً ولا أكثر إباحية من سيمون أسمر
  11. ^ المخرج يحيي سعادة شاذ وجريء ويحبّ السيد حسن نصرالله , July 07, 2010
  12. ^ By: Hanan Merhej Date: Dec 19, 2010 يحيا سعادة نجم انطفأ قبل اوانه
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