Tradition, Change & One Girl’s Fight for Her Future 🌿🎬 Experience Cotton Queen at the Amman International Film Festival

Making its Jordanian Premiere, Cotton Queen is a powerful Sudanese drama that explores identity, tradition, and the strength of community through the story of 15-year-old Nafisa. Living in a cotton-farming village, Nafisa’s world begins to change when a businessman arrives with plans that threaten the future of her home.

Directed by Suzannah Mirghani, the film follows Nafisa’s journey as she discovers her own voice while navigating the tension between preserving traditions and embracing change.

Event Details

📅 Screening Date: July 31, 2026
🕕 Time: 4:00 PM (July 31)
📍 Where: Taj Cinemas, Hall 6
🎬 Duration: 93 minutes + Q&A
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Age Rating: All Audiences
🗣️ Language: Arabic
🔤 Subtitles: English, Arabic
💬 Q&A: Available
🤟 Accessibility: Sign Language available for July 30 screening

What to Expect

🌿 A Coming-of-Age Story
Follow Nafisa as she discovers her strength and learns to make her own choices while facing the expectations placed on her.

🇸🇩 Jordanian Premiere
Experience this Sudanese feature for the first time in Jordan as part of the Arab Feature Narrative Competition at the Amman International Film Festival.

🏡 A Story of Tradition and Change
Explore the balance between community values, personal freedom, and the challenges of protecting a way of life.

🏆 International Recognition
Selected by major festivals including the Göteborg Film Festival and Chicago International Film Festival, and winner of the Jury Prize for Best Film at Luxor African Film Festival.

💬 Live Q&A Session
Stay after the screening for a Q&A and discover more about the film’s creative process, characters, and the story behind this Sudanese production.

🎟️ Booking Information
Seats are limited for both screenings. If a screening reaches full capacity, standby waiting lines will be available for any last-minute seats. Early booking is recommended.