Cotton Queen
ملكة القطن
Synopsis
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.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2026-04-30
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Release History & Theatrical Window
International Film Festival of Ottawa
Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$750K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Suzannah Mirghani
- Screenplay & Story
- Suzannah Mirghani
- Original Title
- ملكة القطن
- Country of Origin
- Germany, France, Palestinian Territory
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Budget
- $750K
- Production Studios
- Strange Bird, Maneki Films, Philistine Films, Film Clinic, MAD Solutions, Jippie Film, Das kleine Fernsehspiel, Red Sea Fund
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Suzannah Mirghani
Suzannah Mirghani
Frida Marzouk
Amparo Mejías Auñón, Simon Blasi, Frank Müller
Caroline Daube
Department Leadership Roster
Suzannah Mirghani
Director
Suzannah Mirghani
Screenplay
Frida Marzouk
Director of Photography
Caroline Daube
Producer
Amparo Mejías Auñón
Editor
Simon Blasi
Editor
Frank Müller
Editor
Simba Elmur
Costume Design
Pierre Glemet
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cotton Queen
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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?
The principal cast of Cotton Queen includes Mihad Murtada, Rabeha Mahmoud, Talaat Farid, Haram Basher, Mohamed Musa.
When was Cotton Queen released and how long is it?
Cotton Queen was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Cotton Queen?
Cotton Queen holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).