Goodbye Julia

I watched this movie in International Film festival in Kerala, India .

Set in the backdrop of undivided Sudan where Elite arab and Working class Local sudan people live together in Khartom. A Southern Sudan man is killed by an Arab because of a misunderstanding . Police remove his id card from the body and term it as "dead in rio" to save the Arab man. But his wife bribe the police man and find the details of the Southern man's wife and kid and bring them to her house . Then onwards it a saga of human emotions flow cutting the black and white divide. All charectors including the kid are well crafted . First sudani film I saw. Perfect story and direction + Good acting by all charector. The film also shows the plight of womanhood in Arab families.

This movie truly ranks among the finest I've seen. It unflinchingly explores the darker aspects of our world, unraveling the consequences of racism on seemingly regular people. Drawing parallels to the 2006 Oscar winner "Crash," it manages to maintain an air of mystery without revealing too much in the trailer.

The cinematography in this film is a visual feast, capturing the essence of each scene with striking precision. The acting performances are nothing short of superb, with the cast delivering powerful portrayals that breathe life into the characters. The dialogues are not just words; they are a captivating force that keeps you hooked, contributing significantly to the film's overall allure. The combination of excellent cinematography, stellar acting, and engaging dialogue elevates this movie to a cinematic masterpiece, deserving of its high rating.

I recommend approaching it with a fresh perspective, and I've given it a well-deserved 9-star rating for its engaging storytelling and exploration of a lesser-known territory.

Movie about a woman or two women.

Within the canvas of Sudan's societal divide between Arab-dominated North and black Sudanese, this film encapsulates the intricacies of conflict, rooted in racism, religion, and politics. It revolves around the struggles faced by one or two women, shedding light on poverty, parenting challenges, and the lack of intimacy in marriage. These issues are interwoven with the repercussions of a couple of well-intentioned lies.

Throughout the narrative, the women in this tale are not truly comprehended by the men who claim to love them. Even the children fail to grasp their emotional plight, evoking a sense of helplessness among the audience.

The narrative delves deep into the human condition, inviting reflection on pressing global issues often overlooked by mainstream media. Set against the backdrop of 2005 and 2010, the film meticulously crafts its era, portraying an authentic representation of culture, language, and technology. The art direction, including vehicles, gadgets, fashion, and language subtitled for the audience, is commendable.

Having watched it at IFFK 2023, the International Film Festival of Kerala, this movie is a compelling and thought-provoking exploration of the intricacies of humanity in the face of societal turmoil.

1. If this movie has taught me anything it would be to not generalize 2. Put yourself in shoes of others

I myself I'm northern sudanese and I lived with southern Sudan people and my whole life I hear from people that south sudanese are are dirty, ignorant, thieves even though this is not the case at all not all of them are like this they are millions so how can you just say all of them.

We had a guard who was southern and he was very respectful, good hearted, hygienic and smart man. He was actually an English teacher he only worked for us to find shelter since there was no opportunities for him he can't give private lessons schools don't hire themI remember I use to go sit with him while he is marking exam papers.

They are people they have families dreams ambitions goals just like you but people still discriminate against all of them just because some one did bad thing and all of sudden all of them are bad people, I believe that there is no way in the world to judge someone other than individually because unlike you think we don't live in tribes anymore many people don't even know their neighbors, unlike chimps they can form group larger than 250 because they can't communicate so they almost have similar habits and traits but this is not the case anymore. This is why we all should put ourselves in shoes of innocent southern Sudanese people who has nothing to do with other southern Sudanese people because they don't live together they have nothing to do with them imagine terrible your life would be if you were them and unfair.

So I recommend all of you read the book black and white thinking by author Kevin Dutton.

This movie features a simple premise that manages to capture the nuance of a very complex reality. It is always difficult for movies to navigate the politics and dynamics of expressing civil war and secession struggles, made usually harder by the different layers of conflict and diplomatic dimensions. I think the movie escapes this reductionism by constantly playing devil's advocate and showing the other side of whatever question is being posed. From a story telling perspective, this movie was able to hold my attention quite firmly given how much of a slow burn drama it actually is. The very fast pace and action at the start of the movie hypes you up but you remain on edge even after the pace slows down, due to the dramatic tension.

The music really adds to the experience of the movie and is well integrated rather than feeling like an add-on. The actors are all brilliant and add a level of realism to the otherwise surreal drama going on. The cinematography and lighting add an element of nostalgia and a somber tone that creates an aged and warm aesthetic.

Overall, a great movie that is worth checking out.