The film was shown within the Sharjah Literary Days in Coimbra
Khorfakkan on the big screen in Portugal
The film was shown in the presence of intellectuals, academics and university students in the Portuguese city of Coimbra.
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Ahmed Al Ameri: “Through the Sharjah Literary Days, we look forward to opening new horizons for cooperation with Portugal, its universities and cultural institutions.”
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In the presence of intellectuals, academics and university students in the Portuguese city of Coimbra, the Sharjah Literary Days activities were launched, organized by the Sharjah Book Authority, in cooperation with the University of Coimbra, one of the oldest and oldest universities in Portugal and Europe.
The first day of the activities witnessed the screening of the movie “Khorfakkan”, which is inspired by the book “Khorfakkan Resistance to the Portuguese Invasion - September 1507”, by His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, which was produced by the Sharjah Radio and Television Authority. The film was shown in Cinema Coimbra, in the presence of a group of university professors, students and those interested in historical affairs, as well as a number of audience.
The first day also witnessed the opening of a documentary exhibition, entitled “Sharjah’s Journey in Portugal”, and the exhibition included rare manuscripts and documents from the archives of the University of Coimbra, dating back to between the 10th and 20th centuries, and documenting the influence of Portuguese civilization and culture on Arab culture and civilization at the level of language, science and technology. Mathematics, navigation, music, architecture, and other cultural features.
The Sharjah Literary Days aims to strengthen the Emirati and Arab cultural relations in general with Portugal. from the two countries.
The Chairman of the Sharjah Book Authority, Ahmed bin Rakkad Al Ameri, said: “Through the Sharjah Literary Days, we look forward to opening new horizons for cooperation with Portugal, its universities and cultural institutions, as this global celebration of Sharjah represents an opportunity to strengthen joint cultural relations, advance translation projects, and expand the participation of Arab writers. And the Portuguese in book fairs and literary festivals held in the Emirates or Portugal.
For his part, Director General of the Sharjah Radio and Television Authority, Muhammad Hassan Khalaf, confirmed that the movie "Khorfakkan" is one of the great cinematic productions that the authority is proud to work on, and which aspires to be a model for new Emirati and Arab cinematic productions that reintroduce the authentic historical values that The rise of Arab civilization.
history and courage
The events of the movie “Khorfakkan” revolve around a historical mold that embodies the steadfastness and courage of the people of Khorfakkan in resisting the Portuguese invasion in 1507, and the film has won many awards at international film festivals, including the Best Historical Film Award at the Brussels Film Festival, and the Golden Award for Best Narrative Film Drama at the Best Istanbul Film Festival last July, and three awards at the Athvikvaroni International Film Festival in India.
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