Festival Highlights

Special Exhibitions

Thought-Provoking Cinema
The Chocolate War
Middle East Premiere of THE CHOCOLATE WAR documentary by Miki Mistrati, followed by a Panel Discussion on ethical sourcing of cocoa and production of chocolate with human rights lawyer Terry Collingsworth, the Director Miki Mistrati, and Mette Bjerregaard, Impact Producer at Made In Copenhagen, and Iman Suguitan, Co-founder of Co Chocolat.
Date & Time: Saturday, Feb 18, 2023 | 8:00 PM
Foreign Film Nights
Foreign Film Nights featuring movies from France and South Korea. Immerse yourself in the beautiful surroundings of the Al Jazeera Al Hamra Heritage Village and watch the films under the glittering sky of Ras Al Khaimah in cozy winter weather.
Date & Time: Fridays, Feb 17 & 24 2023 | 8: 00 PM
Films courtesy of Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Dubai, Embassy of France in Abu Dhabi and Consulate General of France in Dubai, and Institute Français.

Curated Gastronomic Indulgence
A curated regional Italian culinary adventure with Paolo & Kelly Picarazzi of Antica from Australia in the ancient pearling village of Al Jazeera Al Hamra, Ras Al Khaimah.
Serving a four course set menu featuring locally sourced produce from RAK’s organic farms, as well as Italian and Australian delicacies – presented with Antica’s unique cultural dining experience and storytelling format.
Date & Time: Feb 11 & 12, 2023 | 7:00 – 10:00 PM

Stimulating Conversations
The RAKFAF Speaker Series
Topics
- About Avant-Garde: The Legacy of OHO Group with Marko Pogaçnik and David Nez
- Date & Time: Feb 5, 2023 | 6:00 – 7:00 PM
- Date & Time: Feb 5, 2023 | 6:00 – 7:00 PM
- Life on Land: Wildlife Conservation and Biodiversity
- Date & Time: Feb 11, 2023 | 6:00 – 7:00 PM
- Date & Time: Feb 11, 2023 | 6:00 – 7:00 PM
- Oceanic Organisms: The Rich World of Marine Life in the UAE
- Date & Time: Feb 19, 2023 | 6:00 – 7:00 PM
- Persistence in Preservation: Conserving Cultural Heritage in Ras Al Khaimah
- Date & Time: Feb 25, 2023 | 6:00 – 7:00 PM