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Banglatown Banquet

  • TV Movie
  • 20062006
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 50m
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7.2/10
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Shabana Azmi in Banglatown Banquet (2006)
  • Drama
Viewers can immerse themselves in the lives of a group of mature Muslim women in this thought provoking drama. Dressed in their hijabs, they leave the familiarity of their Bangladeshi commun... Read allViewers can immerse themselves in the lives of a group of mature Muslim women in this thought provoking drama. Dressed in their hijabs, they leave the familiarity of their Bangladeshi community and set out on a voyage of discovery.Viewers can immerse themselves in the lives of a group of mature Muslim women in this thought provoking drama. Dressed in their hijabs, they leave the familiarity of their Bangladeshi community and set out on a voyage of discovery.
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
44
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  • Director
    • Hettie Macdonald
  • Writer
    • Tanika Gupta
  • Stars
    • Shabana Azmi
    • Riz Ahmed
    • Sam Dastor
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  • Director
    • Hettie Macdonald
  • Writer
    • Tanika Gupta
  • Stars
    • Shabana Azmi
    • Riz Ahmed
    • Sam Dastor
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    Shabana Azmi
    Shabana Azmi
    • Sofiaas Sofia
    Riz Ahmed
    Riz Ahmed
    • Razualas Razual
    Sam Dastor
    Sam Dastor
    • Tariqas Tariq
    Gerard Horan
    Gerard Horan
    • Rockyas Rocky
    Ronny Jhutti
    Ronny Jhutti
    • Zubinas Zubin
    Preeya Kalidas
    Preeya Kalidas
    • Afshanas Afshan
    Shobu Kapoor
    Shobu Kapoor
    • Joolieas Joolie
    Shelley King
    Shelley King
    • Nazreenas Nazreen
    Pardip Kumar
    • Young Karimas Young Karim
    Emil Marwa
    • Alias Ali
    Renu Setna
    Renu Setna
    • Shafiqas Shafiq
    Rakhee Thakrar
    Rakhee Thakrar
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    • Director
      • Hettie Macdonald
    • Writer
      • Tanika Gupta
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    9/10
    An entertaining drama with interesting social comment.
    This film was a necessary comment on the development of British Muslims in conjunction with those modern progressive attitudes that tackle the question of choice. Without being antagonistic, it highlighted the need for equality within Islamic marriages whilst clearly defining that a better status for women could be acquired without criticising or diminishing their religious faith. The family, as an entity, was shown as supportive and encouraging amidst a community that was prone to moral judgements, and it was good to see ladies in Hijabs and Saris being portrayed as vital, fun and beautiful; women unafraid of the company of men. Both the script and actors did this drama justice, showing how well Muslims can interact with those of other faiths. As a non-Muslim, I found this provocative and interesting whilst still maintaining an entertainment appeal.
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    • Release date
      • March 25, 2006 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Production company
      • British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
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    • Runtime
      50 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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