Please note…

This theatrical screening has reached its registration capacity*.
* Arts Circle Members can be added to the waiting list by emailing artscircle@filmindependent.org.

Arts Circle and Film Lover Members, you and a guest are invited to join us for a theatrical screening* of Banu, including an in-person conversation with director Tahmina Rafaella.

A reception for all attendees will follow the screening and conversation.

* Masks are required for this event. See details below.

While the second Nagorno-Karabakh war rages on far away from Baku, Azerbaijan, Banu has four days to find someone to support her in court against her influential, soon-to-be ex-husband, Javid. He is trying to get full custody of their son Ruslan by claiming that Banu suffers from psychiatric issues. Banu embarks on a journey to find someone to help her in a society in which everyone’s attention is preoccupied with the ongoing war.

 
2022, 89 minutes, color | Written by Tahmina Rafaella | Directed by Tahmina Rafaella | Starring Tahmina Rafaella, Melek Abbaszade, Zaur Shafiyev, Jafar Hasan, Kabira Hashimli | Produced by Katayoon Shahabi

Registration Information

For information about Arts Circle, learn more, or contact Jennifer Murby at jmurby@filmindependent.org.

Arts Circle and Film Lover Members can register for this event starting at 12:00 am on Thursday, December 22. | Registration is free; one registration per Membership. | Proof of Member status is required to complete registration.

Tickets/Parking

On the day of the event, registered Members may pick up tickets as early as thirty minues prior to the scheduled start time. Tickets are nontransferable and for general, unreserved theater seating only (except for Arts Circle Members). Attendees must be in their seat(s) at least 15 minutes prior to the advertised start time or seat(s) may be released. Entry/seating will be handled on a first-come, first-served basis. Guests may not enter the venue without the Member who registered them present. Registration does not guarantee entry, even with a ticket in hand.

All attendees must wear a mask upon entering and remaining within the venue. The mask must cover the nose, mouth and chin.

Complimentary parking provided with validation. Garage entrance on Masselin.

Accessibility

Film Independent is committed to hosting events that are accessible to everyone. For inquiries regarding accessibility, or to request an accommodation, please contact us at accessibility@filmindependent.org or 323 556 9305.

Screening Policies

Availability window and registration capacity may vary; always register as early as possible. Limit one registration per Membership, per event.

Members are required to follow all rules and guidelines as laid out by Film Independent and/or its partners. If a guest has been registered for an event by a Member, these policies shall apply to that guest. Violation of policies may result in suspension or termination of Membership.

Event details and guest participation are subject to change or cancellation without prior notice.