October 6, 2026, 7:00 PM–9:30 PM, Centre Culturel Bruegel
Film screening and discussion: The Chocolate War, a documentary by Miki Mistrati
With the participation of:
- Rodolphe Renwart, producer and founder of Natural Caffè
- Isabel Garland, Oxfam representative for fair-trade cocoa and coffee
- Arzouma Zongo, PhD candidate in International Law of African Organizations (ULB)
Belgium is so deeply connected to chocolate culturally that UNESCO has recognized it as part of Brussels’ intangible cultural heritage.
But have you ever wondered what lies behind your favorite chocolate bar? Is it possible to produce ethical chocolate at an affordable price today? How can we ensure the protection of cocoa farmers?
American lawyer Terry Collingsworth, who has dedicated his life to abolish slavery and human trafficking, investigates these themes in the documentary The Chocolate War, by Miki Mistrati. For more than a decade, he has been fighting against industry giants Nestlé and Cargill in court for violating the U.S. Constitution.
After the screening, our expert guests will discuss the social challenges facing fair-trade cocoa.
Discussion followed by a drink and fair-trade chocolate tasting, in honor of the first film club organized by the Millenium Festival.
DETAILED PROGRAMME
6:00 PM – Doors open
7:00 PM – Screening of The Chocolate War (2022), by Miki Mistrati (OV ENG, sub. FR/NL)
8:15 PM – Discussion with our guests (in French)
9:00 PM – Drink and fair-trade chocolate tasting
VENUE
Centre Culturel Bruegel, Rue des Renards 1F, 1000 Brussels
Free admission, registration required by email: reservation@festivalmillenium.org
Event organized as part of the 2026 International Solidarity Festival of the City of Brussels.