Cotton Queen (2026)

Cotton Queen (2026) poster

In a cotton-farming village in Sudan, teenage Nafisa is raised on heroic tales of battling British colonizers told by her grandmother, the village matriarch Al-Sit. But when a young businessman arrives from abroad with a new development plan and genetically engineered cotton, Nafisa becomes the center of a power play to determine the future of the village. Awakening to her own strength, Nafisa sets out to save the cotton fields – and herself. Neither she nor her community will ever be the same again.

Director: Suzannah Mirghani
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 94 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Frida Marzouk
Editing: Amparo Mejías Auñón, Simon Blasi
Production: Strange Bird, Maneki Films, Philistine Films, Film Clinic, MAD Solutions, Jippie Film, Das kleine Fernsehspiel, Red Sea Fund
Country: Germany, France, Palestinian Territory
Language: العربية
Budget: $750,000
Original Language: ar

Trailer

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More Films by Director: Suzannah Mirghani
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cotton Queen about?
In a cotton-farming village in Sudan, teenage Nafisa is raised on heroic tales of battling British colonizers told by her grandmother, the village matriarch Al-Sit. But when a young businessman arrives from abroad with a new development plan and genetically engineered cotton, Nafisa becomes the center of a power play to determine the future of the village. Awakening to her own strength, Nafisa sets out to save the cotton fields – and herself. Neither she nor her community will ever be the same again.
Who directed Cotton Queen?
Cotton Queen was directed by Suzannah Mirghani.
Who stars in Cotton Queen?
Cotton Queen stars Mihad Murtada, Rabeha Mahmoud, Talaat Farid, Haram Basher, Mohamed Musa, Hassan Kassala.
How long is Cotton Queen?
Cotton Queen has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
What genre is Cotton Queen?
Cotton Queen is a Drama film.
What is the budget of Cotton Queen?
Cotton Queen had a budget of $750,000.
Where was Cotton Queen produced?
Cotton Queen was produced in Germany, France, Palestinian Territory.