WOW FILM FESTIVAL
FILMS 2025

Director: Laila Abbas
Palestine/Germany/Saudi Arabia/Qatar/Egypt, 2024, 92', Arabic with English subtitles

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Welsh Premiere

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Two sisters, Mariam and Noura, discover that inheritance laws—and their estranged brother—stand in the way of claiming their late father’s fortune. Armed with wit and determination, they embark on a bold scheme to take what’s theirs, navigating family chaos, societal expectations, and their own clashing personalities. In Thank You for Banking with Us, director Laila Abbas crafts a sharp and poignant exploration of gender, tradition, and sisterhood in modern Palestine. With biting humour and heartfelt moments, the film is a vibrant ode to resilience and the unbreakable bonds between women defying a system stacked against them.

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'This simple story illuminates daily battles for women across the globe every day. In the end, Thank You For Banking With Us is a charming, personal look at a tragic system.' - Next Best Picture

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🏆Golden Star Winner - 7th El Gouna Film Festival
🏆Best Director, Meet the Neighbors Competition - 65th Thessaloniki International Film Festival

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