THANK YOU FOR BANKING WITH US

2024, dir. Laila Abbas
Palestine, Germany, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egypt, Netherlands, Lebanon; 92 min.
In Arabic and English with English subtitles

After discovering their late father left behind a fortune, sisters Mariam and Noura set aside their differences and hatch a plan to take the money before their brother — entitled to half the inheritance — learns of his death. This sharp, funny and thoughtful fable delves into the complexities of sisterhood and patriarchal law, offering a poignant critique on female empowerment within a conservative society.

Actress Clara Khoury will be present for opening remarks.

Preceded by the short film:

WHAT A PATTERN TELLS

2025, dir. Bayan Abuta'ema, 15 min.

Aseel and Um Qusai, two Palestinian women from different generations, are connected by the threads of traditional embroidery. Starting in a thread shop, we follow them into their daily lives where each stitch becomes a form of expression, a way to preserve heritage, and a tool for storytelling.