Arts & Cultural Exchange - ACE - Africa Film Fest Australia Presents: Goodbye Julia at Refugee Week

In partnership with the City of Sydney, State Library of NSW, Refugee Council of NSW, and Darfur Community Association

For Refugee Week, Africa Film Fest Australia proudly presented a powerful evening of cinema, conversation, and community.

A free screening of Goodbye Julia, the first Sudanese film ever shown at the Cannes Film Festival—and winner of the Freedom Prize.

Followed by a live panel and audience Q&A featuring powerful voices from Australia’s refugee and African communities to deepen your understanding:

Adama Kamara – Refugee Council of Australia
Rosemary Kariuki OAM – Refugee advocate & Australia’s Local Hero (2021)
Nyaluak Leth – Sudanese poet
Ahmed Eltahir – Darfur Community Association

Together, they unpacked the film’s themes of displacement, resilience, and identity—reflecting on their own lived experiences and the stories of many in our communities.

Event Details

Date: Thursday 19 June 2025
Time: 6:00 PM
Venue: State Library of New South Wales – The Library Auditorium (entry via the Mitchell Building).
Tickets: FREE (Bookings essential)
Rating: M – for mature audiences

Reserve Your Seat Here!

About the Film

Goodbye Julia (2023), directed by Mohamed Kordofani, tells the stirring story of two women—one from northern Sudan, the other from the south—whose lives become entwined in the tense years before Sudan’s historic split in 2011.

A tale of guilt, forgiveness, and fragile connection, the film became the first Sudanese feature to screen at Cannes, where it won the Freedom Prize.

Why This Matters

Presented by Africa Film Fest Australia in collaboration with the City of Sydney and community partners, this event marks Refugee Week with a focus on storytelling as a tool for healing, connection, and change.

This is more than a screening—it’s a space for solidarity, dialogue, and cultural celebration.

Event Details

About the Film

Goodbye Julia (2023), directed by Mohamed Kordofani, tells the stirring story of two women—one from northern Sudan, the other from the south—whose lives become entwined in the tense years before Sudan’s historic split in 2011.

A tale of guilt, forgiveness, and fragile connection, the film became the first Sudanese feature to screen at Cannes, where it won the Freedom Prize.

Why This Matters

Presented by Africa Film Fest Australia in collaboration with the City of Sydney and community partners, this event marks Refugee Week with a focus on storytelling as a tool for healing, connection, and change.

This is more than a screening—it’s a space for solidarity, dialogue, and cultural celebration.

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