---
title: "Ban B\u00e1nk"
year: 2003
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/ban-bank-2003"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 164944
imdb_id: null
status: "Unknown"
community_rating: 6.6
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Ban Bánk (2003) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/ban-bank-2003

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Ban Bánk is a film first released in 2003.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "In thirteenth century Hungary, nobles plot against the queen while her brother pursues the viceroy's wife."

### Why Watch
- features historical royal court intrigue
- explores political plotting among nobles

### Caveats & Content Note
- plot summary cuts off abruptly
- limited background details provided in sources
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains themes of political unrest and romantic pursuit within a royal court setting.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: historical, dramatic, tense, political

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/ban-bank-2003#watch.

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was the film released?
The film was released on March 12, 2003 in Hungary.

### Q: What is the runtime of the movie?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 58 minutes.

### Q: What time period is depicted in the story?
The story is set in the year 1213.

### Q: Who is the king's viceroy fighting in the distance?
The king's viceroy is Bánk bán.

### Q: Who is pursuing Bánk bán's wife Melinda at court?
He is being besieged openly by the queen's lecherous brother Otto.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Ban Bánk — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/164944)
- [Bánk bán (2003) | DIV.cz](https://div.cz/film/bank-ban)
- [Bánk bán (1987) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/524890-bank-ban/prehled/)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*