The first Iraqi film influenced by the Italian neorealism film movement, characterized by stories set amongst the poor and the working class. The plot revolves around a devoted husband deeply in love with his ailing wife, rushing her to the hospital in the late hours of the night. Seeking urgent medical attention, he pleads with the on-call doctor to treat her. However, faced with a negative response from the doctor, the husband, overcome with anger and desperation, unleashes a furious attack, tragically leading to the doctor's demise.
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Abdel-Jabar Wali Director · Edmon Sabri Writer
First release September 1, 1957 · Original title من المسؤول؟
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Original title
من المسؤول؟
Original language
Arabic
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Arabic
Release dates
Iraq · September 1, 1957
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