About the Film

Bânoo (The Lady), directed by the acclaimed Iranian auteur Dariush Mehrjui, is an introspective drama that unfolds in post-revolutionary Iran. With great performances and symbolic depth, the film follows the life of a refined, upper-class woman who retreats to her family estate, only to find herself confronted by the social upheaval reshaping her world.

Censored for years after its initial release, Bânoo stands as a bold commentary on identity, class, and disillusionment in a society on the brink of transformation. Mehrjui’s lens captures both the poetic and the political, turning a personal crisis into a universal reckoning.

“Bânoo” is not just a film — it’s an elegy for a world that’s slipping away, and a mirror held up to the fragments that remain.

Language: Persian 
Running Time: 112 mins
Genre: Drama / Psychological / Political
Year: 1991 (completed), 1999 (released)

🎤 Post-Screening Discussion

Join us after the screening for a conversation exploring the film’s themes, Mehrjui’s legacy, and the role of cinema in reflecting social change.