Nicolas Saada is a screenwriter, director, and French actor. He has a 19-year career and has shot 17 films and series. In 2004, he directed his first short film, Les Parallèles, nominated for the César for Best Short Film in 2005. In 2009, he released his first feature film, Espion(s), nominated the same year for the Louis-Delluc Award and the following year for a César. In 2015, his second feature film, Taj Mahal, shot in India, was released. The film was selected at the Telluride, Venice, and Ghent festivals.