Who's Responsible?

من المسؤول؟

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.

Director

Abdel-Jabar Wali

Screenplay

Edmon Sabri

Status

Released

Release date

01/09/1957

Original language

Arabic