Monthly Archives: May 2026

⚡ Colin, 14 years old, enters a new school and quickly feels overwhelmed as he stutters and struggles to fit in. His meeting with Mr. Devarseau, a charismatic French teacher, becomes a turning point that pushes him to face his fears and step out of isolation. Now, with new friends and growing confidence, Colin discovers a new goal: to go on stage and perform.

⚡ This film, like Le Petit Prince, explores how courage, friendship, and self-confidence can help overcome inner struggles and fear.

📅 Date: Saturday, May 16

⏰ Time: 3:00 PM
📍 Venue: Alliance Française de Colombo, 11, Barnes Place, Colombo 07
🎟️ Free entrance
💬 English subtitles available
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 For families and all audiences

⚡ Totone, 18, spends most of his time drinking beers and hanging out with his friends in the Jura region. But reality soon catches up with him when he has to take care of his 7-year-old sister and find a way to earn a living. Determined to change his life, he sets out to make the best county cheese in the region—hoping to win the gold medal and a prize of 30,000 euros.

⚡ This film, like Le Petit Prince, follows themes of coming of age and the transformative nature of life, exploring how challenges can shape a young person’s path.

🏆 Award-winning film, honoured at both the César Awards and the Cannes Film Festival

📅 Date: Thursday, May 14
⏰ Time: 3:00 PM
📍 Venue: Alliance Française de Colombo, 11, Barnes Place, Colombo 07
🎟️ Free entrance
💬 English subtitles available
🔞 For audiences aged 13+

🎉 Join us at Alliance Française de Colombo for a special workshop in collaboration with Priscilla Caren from The Secret Garden, celebrating the 80th anniversary of the publication of “Le Petit Prince” by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, inspired by the magical universe of this much-loved piece of French literature.

🌟 Children will explore their imagination and artistic expression as they create their own character depictions, a unique planet, and even a spaceship shooting across the stars.

👧🧒 Designed for children aged 8–11 years, in collaboration with The Secret Garden

📅 Date: Friday, May 9th

⏰ Time: 3:00 PM

🎟️ Free registration- events@alliancefrancaise.lk

📍 Alliance Française de Colombo, 11, Barnes Place, Colombo 07

🎉 Join us at Alliance Française de Colombo to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the publication of  “Le Petit Prince | The Little Prince” by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, the renowned French writer and aviator.

🌟 Le Petit Prince is a timeless tale that explores friendship, love, and the meaning of life through the eyes of a young traveler journeying across planets, capturing the hearts of readers of all ages.

👧🧒 A special session for kids at the library of the Alliance Française de Colombo, featuring an engaging reading activity to introduce them to this magical story and inspire their imagination.

📅 Date: Saturday, 9^th of May

⏰ Time: 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM

📍 Library, Alliance Française de Colombo, 11, Barnes Place, Colombo 07