- Historical film is based on HH Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qassimi’s book
- The behind-the scenes film will be aired exclusively by Sharjah TV at 10 PM
Come December 17, viewers of Sharjah TV will be able to take an exclusive peek into the humongous effort that went into providing the sweep and splendour for the grand historical film Khorfakkan which will premiere in cinemas across the UAE on the same day.
To be telecast at 10 pm, the behind-the-scenes documentary details the grand scale of the film that dramatises the resistance the heroic locals put up to fight off the Portuguese colonisers between 1507-1534.
Khorfakkan is based on a historical work by His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah which details the events that went on to shape the history of Sharjah and the region.
The documentary, produced by Mohammed Hassan Khalaf, Director General of Sharjah Broadcasting Authority, also depicts His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah’s role in ensuring the authenticity of the film, by overseeing aspects of the production process, including choice of locations and costume design. It details the process that went behind creating the authentic sets to represent the historic city as it used to be then, and how the crew created models of ships, boats, and weapons of that period.
The documentary will be re-telecast on Sharjah TV at 2 pm on December 18.
Khorfakkan is directed by Maurice Sweeney and Ben Mallaby. The film will debut at the Khorfakkan Amphitheatre on December 15-16 and will premiere in local cinemas on December 17.
