The Wife of an Important Man [SEP] director
The Wife of an Important Man
The Wife of an Important Man (, translit. Zawgat ragol mohim) is an Egyptian drama film directed by Mohamed Khan. Starring Ahmad Zaki and Mervat Amin, this film tells us the story of the rise and fall of a police officer, during the regime of Anwar El Sadat.
It received the Silver Award at the Damascus Film Festival in 1987, and was screened in competition at the 15th Moscow International Film Festival in 1987. Was also screened at the Montreal, Valencia,
1979. Another major director who stepped forward during this time is Dharmasena Pathiraja who examined the tensions of city youth in such works as "Bambaru Awith" and "Ahas Gauwa". Artist and poet Mahagama Sekera's sole film "Thun Man Handiya" is also an important film in Sri Lankan cinema released in 1970. Sumitra Peries, the wife of Lester James Peries, also struck out during the 1970s with work that looked at the conflicting roles of women in society. Her work include "Gehenu Lamai" and "Ganga