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Safia M. Dirie, a luminary in the world of cinema, was born in the year 1968 in Mogadishu, the bustling capital of Somalia. Dirie's active years spanned from the 1990s to early 2000s, during which he crafted films primarily in the genres of drama and political thriller, with his most notable works being "Desert Flower" and "Dust and Ashes." While he didn't win any awards at major film festivals, he was greatly acknowledged for his audacious portrayal of socio-political issues in his home country. Dirie, with his unflinching lens focusing on the raw realities of life, has left an indelible mark on African cinema.