Specularia, glass in Roman times
Saturday 6 September - 15h50
Directed by: Philippe Axell
Year: 2023
Screening: French
Production: Françoise Fontaine, Malagne - Archéoparc de Rochefort, Université de Namur
Scientific advisory board: Géraldine Frere
running time: 25'
Country: Belgium
Distribution: Museum
How did the Romans make glass? Using experimental archaeology, archaeologist Géraldine Frère and master glassmakers have attempted to reproduce the gestures of glass craftsmen 2,000 years ago. Beyond the archaeological approach, the film shows how a young scientist and experienced craftsmen complement each other.
