Khorfakkan

Khorfakkan is a 2020 historical action film directed by Ben Mole and Maurice Sweeney, depicting the resistance of Khorfakkan against Portuguese invasion in the 16th century. The movie portrays the events leading up to the revolt, with Rashid Assaf as Alberquerque, one of the key figures in the fight for freedom. With its focus on shedding light on an important chapter in UAE’s history, Khorfakkan has been well-received and won several awards from Arab and international festivals, including The Golden Award for Best Drama Feature Film and The Best Historical Film Award.