ALROSHAN
Genre
Documentary
Running time
5 minutes
Year
2024
Language
Arabic
Subtitle
English
Country
Saudi Arabia
Director
Mohammed Ous
Bio
Producer
Muhnad Bajhmom
Cast
Ahmed Ankawi
Scriptwriter
Elham Amen
SHOWTIME
Tue
10.
Dec
Culture Square - Cinema 4
4:45 PM - 5:56 PM
Price: 40 SAR*By purchasing this ticket, you can enjoy watching the screening of the entire package of the Echoes of Saudi Arts films:
Fri
13.
Dec
Culture Square - Cinema 3
8:45 PM - 9:56 PM
Price: 40 SAR*By purchasing this ticket, you can enjoy watching the screening of the entire package of the Echoes of Saudi Arts films:
The history of the roshan, the intricate wooden screens that adorn courtyards or filter light through the windows of traditional Saudi Arabian homes, has always been both lengthy and rich in artisanal heritage. In this concise yet focused film, architectural expert Ahmed Sami Angawi depicts how the roshan regulates light and air, essentially functioning as a form of low-energy air conditioning, while also providing a means for discreet conversations with passersbys through its meticulously carved wooden latticework. Traditionally crafted from local and imported woods, as well as those salvaged from pilgrimage boats.
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