Fundraiser voor Sudan: screening Cotton Queen

June 3 | 19:00 | Studio/K SK3 | + aftertalk
June 3 | 21:00 | Kriterion K2 | + Sudanese community dinner (from 19:00) and introduction

Cotton Queen by Suzannah Mirghani debut competition | Dutch premiere | 93’ When businessman Nadir introduces genetically modified cotton to his Sudanese village, picker Nafisa uncovers a family story rooted in the era of British rule. Caught between her grandmother’s past and her own independence, she must navigate the pull of legacy and self-determination. Director Mirghani blends an energetic coming-of-age narrative with the enduring imprint of colonial history, marking her debut as the first Sudanese woman to direct a feature film. The film will be presented as part of this year’s fundraiser, with half of the box office revenue donated to support relief efforts in war-torn Sudan.
Tickets: www.sproutsfilmfestival.com/COTTON-QUEEN

Sprouts Film Festival 1 - 7 June
For five editions now, the team behind Sprouts has developed a recurring platform for fictional ecocinema and socially critical debut films. We have steadily grown into an interdisciplinary film festival, now present across six venues in three of Amsterdam’s city districts: Studio/K, Kriterion, De Uitkijk, Droog, MidWest, and QRU.

While a five-year anniversary calls for celebration, each day we are reminded of why we felt the need for a festival like Sprouts in the first place. Autocrats, tech bros, and far-right factions continue to wreak havoc on our planet, disrupting ecosystems and undermining international law and human dignity. This is why we cherish the brave filmmakers of our 2026 edition so deeply: they defy systems to share bold, uncompromising visions. We also support the shaping of a new generation of green storytellers by hosting our very first Sprouts Eco Shorts Pitch and Industry Day.

From 1 - 7 June, let us focus on bringing people together and inspiring one another to resist. Whether by visiting our free Eco Expo, joining our community dinners, attending outdoor screenings, supporting our fundraiser for Sudan, or simply watching a film together. For more information on the festival and our full programme, visit www.sproutsfilmfestival.com and follow us on Instagram @sproutsfilmfestival