🎬 The Alliance Française de Colombo, in collaboration with the Martin Wickramasinghe Trust, presents a special literary evening, screening, and discussion: “Along the River Seine: Martin Wickramasinghe and the Sri Lankan Mind.”
📚 This event explores and reflects on the life and work of Martin Wickramasinghe (1890–1976), one of Sri Lanka’s most influential literary figures. A self-taught intellectual, Wickramasinghe engaged deeply with global thought, drawing inspiration from French literary giants such as Victor Hugo, Honoré de Balzac, Guy de Maupassant, André Gide, and Jean-Paul Sartre.
🗼 The session will also reflect on his intellectual and cultural connections with France, including his visit in 1968, highlighting the influence of French literature on shaping the modern Sri Lankan mind.
🎥 The evening will feature a screening of Rendez-Vous Special with Yasmin and Kumar, centred on the legacy of Martin Wickramasinghe, offering insights into his enduring contribution to literature and thought.
💬 The screening will be followed by a discussion led by Uditha Devapriya, providing a deeper understanding of Wickramasinghe’s work and relevance today.
📅 Date: 29 April 2026
⏰ Time: 06:30 PM
📍 Venue: Alliance Française de Colombo, No. 11, Barnes Place, Colombo 7
📧 Free registration: events@alliancefrancaise.lk