Thank You for Banking with Us! is Abbas's debut feature film, a dramedy that premiered at the BFI London Film Festival in October 2024 . The film centers on two sisters, Noura and Maryam, who, following their father's death, attempt to claim their rightful inheritance before their estranged brother, entitled to a larger share under Islamic inheritance laws, becomes aware. Set in Ramallah, the film uses humor and satire to explore themes of gender inequality and societal expectations within Palestinian culture .
Thank You for Banking with Us is a hybrid documentary that fuses observational footage with scripted scenes to explore the bureaucratic absurdities and cold formalities that govern everyday life in Jordan. With deadpan humor and a sharp eye, Abbas reveals the quiet frustration and resilience of people navigating rigid systems — from banks to hospitals to public offices.
Awards:
Date: Sunday, July 13, 2025 at 6PM
RT: 97 mins.
Director: LAILA ABBAS
Thank You for Banking with Us! is Abbas's debut feature film, a dramedy that premiered at the BFI London Film Festival in October 2024 . The film centers on two sisters, Noura and Maryam, who, following their father's death, attempt to claim their rightful inheritance before their estranged brother, entitled to a larger share under Islamic inheritance laws, becomes aware. Set in Ramallah, the film uses humor and satire to explore themes of gender inequality and societal expectations within Palestinian culture .
Thank You for Banking with Us is a hybrid documentary that fuses observational footage with scripted scenes to explore the bureaucratic absurdities and cold formalities that govern everyday life in Jordan. With deadpan humor and a sharp eye, Abbas reveals the quiet frustration and resilience of people navigating rigid systems — from banks to hospitals to public offices.
Awards:
Best Screenwriter at the Malmö Arab Film Festival
Date: Sunday, July 13, 2025 at 6PM
RT: 97 mins.
Director: LAILA ABBAS