WOW FILM FESTIVAL
FILMS 2025
Thank You For Banking With Us (12A)
Director: Laila Abbas
Palestine/Germany/Saudi Arabia/Qatar/Egypt, 2024, 92', Arabic with English subtitles
Welsh Premiere
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.
'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
🏆Golden Star Winner - 7th El Gouna Film Festival
🏆Best Director, Meet the Neighbors Competition - 65th Thessaloniki International Film Festival
Pontio: Sat 22/03, 4.30pm
Aberystwyth Arts Centre: Fri 04/04, 2.30pm
