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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.

Cotton Queen is a Sudanese drama following teenage Nafisa as she navigates tradition and modernization in her village. Released April 23, 2026, the film centers on Nafisa's journey to protect her community's cotton fields from a foreign businessman's development plans while discovering her own power.

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2025-09-03

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Cotton Queen by Suzannah Mirghani

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When did Cotton Queen release?

Cotton Queen was released on April 23, 2026.

What is Cotton Queen about?

The film follows Nafisa, a teenage girl in a Sudanese cotton-farming village, as she becomes caught between her grandmother's stories of resistance to colonization and a young businessman's plan to introduce genetically engineered cotton. Nafisa must choose between tradition and change while discovering her own strength.

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Streaming and theatrical availability varies by region. Check your local streaming services or cinema listings for current options.

Is Cotton Queen based on a true story?

The film is set in a cotton-farming village in Sudan and explores themes of colonization and modernization, but specific details about whether it's based on actual events are not provided.

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