SAFAR Film Festival: Thank You For Banking With Us!

THANK YOU FOR BANKING WITH US!
Dir Laila Abbas | Germany, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Netherlands, Lebanon | 2024 | 92 mins | Unrated | Arabic, EnglishIn Ramallah, estranged sisters Mariam and Noura reunite after their father’s death leaves a substantial sum in the bank. Under Islamic inheritance law, their absentee brother is entitled to a larger share. Determined to claim what they believe is rightfully theirs, the sisters embark on a tense, overnight mission to secure the funds before the authorities are notified. Laila Abbas’s debut feature is a sharp, darkly humorous exploration of sisterhood and resistance against patriarchal norms and offers a compelling look at contemporary struggles for gender equality in the Arab world.The film had its premiere at the BFI London Film Festival, where it was nominated for Best Film, and has garnered critical acclaim. The film won the Golden Rooster (Chinese Academy Award) for Best Film, won the Best Director prize at Thessaloniki Film Festival, and picked up the Best Arab Narrative Film award at the El Gouna Film Festival, where it was also nominated for the overall Best Film prize.

Starring Yasmine Al Massri, Clara Khoudry

AWARDS AND FESTIVALS
London FF: Nominee, Best Film
Golden Roosters (Chinese Academy Awards): Winner, Best Film
Thessaloniki FF Meet the Neighbours competition: Winner, Best Director; Nominee, Best Film
El Gouna FF: Winner, Best Arab Narrative Feature; Nominee, Best Narrative Feature

REVIEWS
“Palestinian cinema has long been defined by its intelligence and self-deprecating humor in the face of systemic oppression. Abbas continues this tradition with confidence and originality.” Panos Kotzathanasis, Asian Movie Pulse

“Abbas gives us a taste for the women’s interlocking everyday battles. Gender politics reign, but sisterly solidarity emerges as a welcome byproduct.” Olivia Popp, Cineuropa

“A tight, cutting script and two strong lead performances give it a much-needed edge.” William Stottor, Loud and Clear Reviews

ACCESSIBILITY
Subtitles
This film will be presented with dialogue subtitles. Descriptive Subtitles are not available for this screening.

AGE RATING
THANK YOU FOR BANKING WITH US! is unrated. Unless it receives a rating before screening, only 18+ will be admitted.

Programme Details
The venue is open all day, so why not come along early to grab a drink and a snack? The programme run time includes an allowance for introductions and up to three trailers. While we will endeavour to accommodate latecomers, this may not always be possible. Please note that we reserve the right to refuse entry, without a refund, to anyone arriving after the advertised start time.

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