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Thank You for Banking with Us! (15*)

SAFAR Film Festival

,Cinema 1
Thank you for banking with us

Laila Abbas's debut feature is a sharp, darkly humorous exploration of sisterhood and resistance against patriarchal norms.

In 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. ​

The film has garnered critical acclaim, winning the El Gouna Star for the Best Arab Film and earning nominations at the Critics Awards for Arab Films.

Thank You for Banking with Us! offers a compelling look at contemporary struggles for gender equality in the Arab world.

Tagged with: Cinema SAFAR Film Festival 2025
Film information
  • Release year   2024
  • Country   Palestine, Germany, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egypt
  • Director   Laila Abbas
  • Runtime   1hr 32min

Cinema 1

Location
Barbican Cinema 1 is located within the main Barbican building on Level -2. Head to Level G and walk towards the Lakeside Terrace where you’ll find stairs and lifts to take you down to the venue floor.   

Address
Barbican Centre
Silk Street, London
EC2Y 8DS

Public transport
The Barbican is widely accessible by bus, tube, train and by foot or bicycle. Plan your journey and find more route information in ‘Your Visit’ or book your car parking space in advance.