Banu(2022)
Banu Synopsis
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.
Banu (2022) is a drama film directed by Tahmina Rafaella, released on August 31, 2022 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Tahmina Rafaella, Melek Abbaszade, Zaur Shafiyev and Jafar Hasan. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Tahmina Rafaella
- Writers:
- Tahmina Rafaella
- Producers:
- Katayoon Shahabi
- Cinematographer:
- Touraj Aslani
- Production:
- Noori Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Banu (2022) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Banu before you stream it.
Banu Cast & Crew
Main cast
Tahmina Rafaella
as Banu
Melek Abbaszade
as Mahira
Zaur Shafiyev
as Javid
- Jafar Hasan
Jafar Hasan
as Taleh
Kabira Hashimli
as Farida
- Emin Asgarov
Emin Asgarov
as Ruslan
Zemfira Abdulsamadova
as Kamala
- Nurlan Agayev
Nurlan Agayev
as Young Soldier
Hajar Agayeva
as Leyla
- Gulnigar Ahmadova
Gulnigar Ahmadova
as Refugee
- Anar Almazov
Anar Almazov
as Traffic Policeman
- Huseyn Babayev
Huseyn Babayev
as Rufat
Key crew
Directed by Tahmina Rafaella, written by Tahmina Rafaella, produced by Katayoon Shahabi.
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Banu Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 5 ratings.
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Banu – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Banu online?
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Banu (2022) is available to stream on Film Movement Plus and Film Movement Plus Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Banu?
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The main cast of Banu (2022) includes Tahmina Rafaella, Melek Abbaszade, Zaur Shafiyev, Jafar Hasan and Kabira Hashimli. The film was directed by Tahmina Rafaella. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Banu released?
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Banu was released on August 31, 2022 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is Banu worth watching?
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Banu (2022) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Banu?
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Yes. The official Banu trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.