Groundbreaking Sudanese Drama ‘Goodbye Julia’ Takes Top Prize at Sonoma International Film Festival

Sonoma, California – “Goodbye Julia,” a Sudanese drama by director Mohamed Kordofani, emerged as the winner of the grand jury award for best narrative feature at the 27th Sonoma International Film Festival. The film tells the story of two women who form an unlikely bond, capturing the attention of the festival’s jurors. Meanwhile, Vanessa Hope’s documentary “Invisible Nation,” which explores the challenges faced by Taiwan’s first female president, Tsai Ing-wen, claimed the top jury award in the documentary category. These films stood out among 107 films from over 25 countries that were showcased at the … Read more

Sudanese Drama ‘Goodbye Julia’ Takes Home Top Prize at Sonoma International Film Festival

Sonoma, California – Sudanese drama “Goodbye Julia” received the Grand Jury Award for Best Narrative Feature at the Sonoma International Film Festival. The film, directed by Mohamed Kordofani, tells the story of the secessionist movement that led to the establishment of South Sudan. Jurors commended the film for its outstanding first feature and stellar performances by Eiman Yousif and Siran Riak. The festival also awarded a Special Mention to “Hesitation Wound” directed by Selman Nacar. “Invisible Nation,” directed by Vanessa Hope, won the Grand Jury Prize for Documentary. The film examines Taiwan’s struggle for independence … Read more