Goodbye Julia
وداعًا جوليا
Synopsis
A retired singer from northern Sudan, Mona, burdened by guilt for covering up a man's death, hires his southern widow, Julia, as her maid. Unable to confess her role in the tragedy, she hopes to move forward, but the country's growing unrest threatens to reveal her secret.
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-10-26
Top Cast
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Eiman Yousif
Mona
Siran Riak
Julia
Nazar Gomaa
Akram
Ger Duany
Majier
Mustafa Alkhalifa
Mirghani
Mouawia Khalid
Tariq
Stephanos James Peter
Daniel, old
Louis Daniel Ding
Daniel, young
Motasim Abdelrazig Ahmed
Bakri
Paulino Victor Bol
Santino
Martha Nilwak Kando
Ashol
Shamsaldeen Minto Abouti
Khamees
Mohamed Abdelazim
James
Mohamed Shamesldin
Newscaster
Nagat Taha
Mona's Mother
Mohamed Wd Albahar
Police Officer I
Waleed Bilal
Police Officer II
Abdualbagi Alamen
Police Officer III
Release History & Theatrical Window
Shanghai International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mohamed Kordofani
- Screenplay & Story
- Mohamed Kordofani, Khaled Alwaleed
- Original Score
- Mazen Hamid
- Original Title
- وداعًا جوليا
- Country of Origin
- Egypt, France, Germany, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- Red Star Films, Klozium Studios, Die Gesellschaft DGS, Dolce Vita Films, CineWaves Films, Ambient Light, Barentsfilm AS, Riverflower, Station Films, CULT, MAD Solutions, Canal+ International
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mohamed Kordofani
Mohamed Kordofani, Khaled Alwaleed
Mazen Hamid
Pierre De Villiers
Heba Othman
Lupita Nyong'o, Amjad Abu Alala, Mohamed Alomd'a
Department Leadership Roster
Mohamed Kordofani
Director
Amjad Abu Alala
Producer
Heba Othman
Editor
Mohamed Kordofani
Writer
Mazen Hamid
Original Music Composer
Pierre De Villiers
Director of Photography
Issa Kandil
Production Design
Mohamed Alomd'a
Producer
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International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Self-harm • Discrimination • Threat
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Frequently Asked Questions About Goodbye Julia
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What is Goodbye Julia about?
A retired singer from northern Sudan, Mona, burdened by guilt for covering up a man's death, hires his southern widow, Julia, as her maid. Unable to confess her role in the tragedy, she hopes to move forward, but the country's growing unrest threatens to reveal her secret.
Who directed Goodbye Julia?
Goodbye Julia was directed by Mohamed Kordofani.
Who stars in Goodbye Julia?
The principal cast of Goodbye Julia includes Eiman Yousif, Siran Riak, Nazar Gomaa, Ger Duany, Mustafa Alkhalifa.
When was Goodbye Julia released and how long is it?
Goodbye Julia was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Goodbye Julia?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Goodbye Julia was composed by Mazen Hamid.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Goodbye Julia?
Goodbye Julia holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).