Madame Shalatta

Madame Shalatta

1986 · 100 min · ★ 5.0 · Drama

Najwa, a student, is involved in a relationship with a colleague of hers, so she seduces his mother's husband's shalatah to marry her, but she goes to prison for his suspicious activity and confiscates his money and Najwa loses the way.

Directed by Yehia El Alami · Written by وحيد غازي

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