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Eiman Yousif (Arabic: إيمان يوسف, born 17 December 1992), is a Sudanese actress, singer, song writer and human's rights activist best known for her character Mona in the 2023 drama film Goodbye Julia. Directed by Mohamed Kordofani, the film scooped Sudan's first-ever international nomination at the Cannes Film Festival in 2023 winning the Prix de la Liberté (Freedom Award).[1]
Eiman Yousif | |
|---|---|
إيمان يوسف | |
| Born | Eiman Yousif Hassan Madani 17 December 1992 Khartoum, Sudan |
| Education | University of Khartoum |
| Known for | Goodbye Julia |
Biography
editBorn on 17 December 1992 in Khartoum,[citation needed] Eiman Yousif earned both her bachelor's and master's degrees from the School of Management Studies at the University of Khartoum.[2] During her time as a student, Eiman was a member of the Faculty Choir. She is also part of the prestigious Bait Aloud Orchestra and has performed at numerous events both within Sudan and internationally. Eiman founded herself in the public sphere when a photo of her participating in a demonstration went viral, becoming an iconic image of the 2018 Sudanese revolution.[3]
It was on social media that Mohamed Kordofani first encountered Eiman in a viral live video in which she was singing in one of her private concerts at Someet Gallery in Khartoum.[2] He would later cast her in the award-winning drama film Goodbye Julia where she played the co-lead character, Mona.[4] She also recorded one of the movie's main soundtracks, Tell me how? (Arabic: قول لي كيف, romanized: Gol Ley Kef)[5] which features Sudanese rapper, Nile.
As a singer and composer, she released her single "Where is The Dream"[6] expressing her sentiments about the deteriorating political situation in Sudan following the revolution. She was also one of the leading voices in the 2024 musical collaboration "We Stay Well Together"[7] 2024 musical collaboration, advocating for peaceful coexistence in Sudan. Drawing attention to violations of children's rights during the ongoing war in her homeland, she participated in Unite with the Children of Sudan Conference organized by Save the Children, USAID, and UNICEF in Nairobi,[8] where she contributed with her song Inta Altreeg (You’re the Path).[9]
Following the tragic outbreak of war in Sudan, which began in Khartoum, Eiman was forced to leave her home after the filming of Goodbye Julia for Cairo, Egypt, where she currently lives with her family.[10][non-primary source needed]
Awards and Recognitions
edit| Award | Year | Category | Movie | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dakhla Film Festival | 2024 | Best Female Performance | Goodbye Julia | Won | [11] |
| Critics Awards for Arab Films | 2024 | Best Actress | Goodbye Julia | Nominated | [12] |
| Septimius Awards | 2023 | Best African Actress | Goodbye Julia | Nominated | [13] |
| Muslim International Film Festival | 2023 | Best Actor | Goodbye Julia | Won | [14] |
| Cyprus International Film Festival | 2023 | Best Leading Actress in a First Feature Film | Goodbye Julia | Won | [15] |
Recognitions
- Award in Arab Radio and TV Festival Tunisia, 2024.[16]
- Special Mention in IFF Art Film in Kosice, Slovakia, 2024.[citation needed]
- Special Mention in Rotterdam Arab Film Festival, 2024.[citation needed]
References
edit- ^ "Cannes 2023: Sudan makes history with first ever selection". Esquire Middle East. 13 April 2023. Retrieved 7 March 2024.
- ^ a b Metwaly, Ati (4 June 2024). "Beyond acting: Sudanese actress Eiman Yousif's many talents". Ahram Online. Retrieved 10 June 2024.
- ^ Norbrook, Nicholas (14 May 2019). "Sudan's Revolutionary Women". The African Report. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
- ^ Goodfellow, Melanie (27 September 2023). "Oscars: Sudan Submits 'Goodbye Julia' For Best International Feature Film". Deadline. Retrieved 7 March 2024.
- ^ Mazin Hamid (31 December 2023). Gol Ley Kef - Eiman Yousif & Niile (Goodbye Julia) | قول لي كيف - إيمان يوسف و نايل (وداعاَ جوليا). Retrieved 20 June 2024 – via YouTube.
- ^ Eiman Yousif (5 February 2024). Wain Alhilim - Eiman Yousif | وين الحلم - إيمان يوسف. Retrieved 2 October 2024 – via YouTube.
- ^ 249 Arts and Culture (1 January 2024). نبقى بخير سوا 2024-Nabqa Bikhair Sawa' (We Stay Well Together). Retrieved 2 October 2024 – via YouTube.
{{cite AV media}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Elder Paul B. Pieper Speaks at Unite with the Children of Sudan Event in Nairobi". news-africa.churchofjesuschrist.org. 28 June 2024. Retrieved 2 October 2024.
- ^ Eiman Yousif (28 September 2024). Inta Altreeg (You're the Path) - Eiman Yousif & Nile | إنت الطريق - إيمان يوسف و نايل. Retrieved 2 October 2024 – via YouTube.
- ^ Metwaly, Ati (10 May 2024). "'I want to keep dreaming,' says Sudanese actress Eiman Yousif". The African Report. Retrieved 10 June 2024.
- ^ "dakhlafilmfestival".
- ^ "arabcinemacenter".
- ^ IMDb (2 March 2023). "Goodbye Julia Awards". IMDb. Retrieved 1 February 2024.
- ^ "Films – Miff". Retrieved 7 March 2024.
- ^ "CYIFF – Cyprus International Film Festival". Retrieved 7 March 2024.
- ^ "The 20th session of the Arab Radio and TV Festival". www.asbufestival.com. Retrieved 2 October 2024.
External links
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- Eiman Yousif at IMDb
- Goodbye Julia – Photocall at Cannes 2023
- Interview in Arabic for Asharq Al-Awsat on how the war in Sudan stole the joy from the success of Goodbye Julia
- Gol Ley Kef (Tell me how), a soundtrack for Goodbye Julia (Tell me how) performed by Eiman Yousif & Niile on YouTube