**Hamdan Ballal** is an emerging Sudanese actor, best known for his moving performance in Mohamed Kordofani's award-winning film “Goodbye Julia” (2023).

In the film, which won an award at Cannes (Un Certain Regard – Liberté), Ballal plays Akram, a former mute servant whose performance has been universally praised for its profound nonverbal expressiveness and ability to convey a wide range of emotions with dignity and restraint. This performance has made him a key figure in the recent revival of Sudanese cinema.

His acting style is distinguished by his intense stage presence and ability to embody characters who represent the resilience and complexity of Sudanese society, often through silence and meaningful gestures. His career, though still in its infancy, promises to further explore social and cultural themes through his unique artistic sensibility.