Chief Morsy is a lightkeeper staying at a faraway lighthouse. He marries So’aad and shortly returns to the lighthouse where he recounts to Nour his adventures with women. When he sends his wife a letter with Nour, Morsy grows suspicious of his wife’s fidelity. Suspicions nourished by his jealousy.
CLASSICAL FILM SELECTION
MY WIFE AND THE DOG
English title:
My wife and the dog
Original title:
Zawgaty wal kalb
Director:
Said Marzouk
Country:
Egypt
Genre:
fiction
Year:
1971
Length:
90’
Cast:
Abdel-Moneim Bahnassy, Abdel Moneim Bassioni, Nour El-Sherif
A quote for the film:
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Selective list of festivals and awards:
selected as the Egyptian entry for Best Foreign Language Film at the 45th Academy Awards
Director’s bio:
Said Marzouk (1940–2014) was an Egyptian film director and writer whose work left a distinctive mark on Arab cinema. Born into a modest family, he began his career in European radio, where he developed a deep interest in music and storytelling, producing musical programs before transitioning to Egyptian television. He gained early recognition with Enemies of Freedom, which earned the Second Prize at the Leipzig Festival in Germany. His film Drums further established his reputation, winning the Egyptian State Prize for directing, cinematography, and editing. In 1971, Marzouk directed his first feature film, My Wife and the Dog, a work that remains significant in Egyptian cinema. Throughout his career, he also directed acclaimed television series such as Ibn Sina and The Falcon of Quraysh. Said Marzouk passed away in September 2014, leaving behind a legacy of bold storytelling and cinematic innovation.
