Screenings
‘Roshmia’ Screening at Ayam Beirut Al Cinema’iya Arab Film Festival 2015
Monday, Mar 16, 2015
6:00pm -> 7:30pm
Ayam Beirut Al Cinema’iya Arab Film Festival 2015
Metropolis Empire Sofil
6:00pm -> 7:30pm
Ayam Beirut Al Cinema’iya Arab Film Festival 2015
Metropolis Empire Sofil
Since 2001, Ayam Beirut Al Cinema’iya has promoted Independent Lebanese and Arab films, and encouraged young talents to lend their imagination to the big screen.
About the Movie
Since 1956, 80-year-old Yousef has lived in a shack in Roshmia Valley with his wife Amna. Life is quiet until the municipality of Haifa endorses a new road project across the valley which will result the demolition of their shack. Aouni, who looks after the couple, acts as a middleman between them and the municipality; negotiations lead to tension amongst the three.
About the Director
Salim Abu Jabal studied Arabic Literature, theatre and scriptwriting and has worked in journalism, film criticism and production. Best known for his role as casting director and producer of renowned Palestinian and international award-winning films, Salim has also directed a number of films. Roshmia is his first feature.