Posts in category: Upcoming Events

🌱 Celebrating the remarkable work of Munasinghe Veda Arachchige, a distinguished self-taught artist from Kurunegala, Sri Lanka, the Alliance Française de Colombo presents an exhibition featuring a selection of his past and present works, accompanied by a short film highlighting his eco-art studio, The Shrubbery.

🌿At 75 years of age, Mune has dedicated his life to creating immersive art environments, both in his home and in public spaces, bringing people together to share in his artistic vision and knowledge.

🌳 Driven purely by passion, he has produced art tirelessly, every day of the year, without seeking recognition, awards, and financial gain. His home itself stands as a living artwork—an open studio for free art workshops—and he has even cultivated a small forest within the heart of the city.

📅 Exhibition Dates: 3rd – 10th April
⏰ Opening Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 Venue: Alliance Française de Colombo, 11, Barnes Place, Colombo 07

Immerse yourself in the untamed beauty of the wild through a captivating photographic exhibition showcasing breathtaking captures of Sri Lanka’s diverse wildlifecapturedby the photographers Dushyanth Silva, Milinda Wateegedara, Mevan Piyasena, and Raveendra Siriwardena of Wilderness and Wildlife Foundation.

📅 22.04.2025 – 06.05.2025
⏰ 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 Alliance Française de Colombo

Step into a world where resilience meets nature and witness the beauty of majestic elephants, elusive leopards, and vibrant tropical birds, representing the island’s rich biodiversity. 🦜🐆🐘🌍

🎥1863, United States. When Martha Jane’s father is injured on a journey west, she takes charge—driving wagons, taming horses, and daring to wear pants. Wrongfully accused of theft, she disguises herself as a boy and embarks on a bold quest to prove her innocence and find her place in the world.

📆Saturday the 26th April
⏰3.00pm
🏠Alliance Française de Colombo
🎟️Free entrance

🎬 Francophonie Film Festival 2025 – Program 🎬

As part of Francophonie Week, join us for a cinematic journey across the Francophone world! 🌍

📅 Dates: 21st -23rd March

• Friday 21^st– 6.00 pm ‘Sous le Ciel d’Alice’- (Switzerland, Lebanon)
• Saturday 22^nd– 2.30 pm ‘Short Film Series’ – (Switzerland, Mexico, France), 4.00 pm ‘Hedi, un Vent de Liberté’ – (Lebanon), 6.00 pm ‘Kanaval’ (Canada)
• Sunday 23^rd– 2.00 pm ‘Yellow Flowers on the Green Grass’ (Vietnam), 4.30 pm ‘Doosra’ (Switzerland), 5.00 pm ‘Good Guys Go to Heaven’ (Romania)

📍 Location: Alliance Francaise de Colombo

💰 All sessions are FREE and without registration!

🔤 Films with English subtitles

🎞️ 6 feature films from 6 Francophone countries

🎬 1 short film (adults)

🎭 7 short films (young audiences)

Join us to celebrate cinema, cultures & languages with us! 🌍

🎞 Francophonie Film Festival is back !

To celebrate Francophonie 2025 in Sri Lanka, the Francophonie Film Festival will take place from 21st to 23rd of March 2025 at Alliance Française de Colombo.

📽 Movies subtitled in English of different genres and countries will be shown, illustrating the diversity and richness of Francophonie cultures !

📢 Stay tuned, the program is coming very soon!

📅 Date: From 21th to 23rd of March

📍Location: Alliance Francaise de Colombo, 11, Barnes Place, Colombo 07

🎟Free entrance, without registration

🎞 Francophonie Film Festival is back !

📸 The Embassy of Switzerland to Sri Lanka and the Maldives, in collaboration with the Alliance Française de Colombo, is pleased to present the photographic exhibition “Nicolas Bouvier à Galle – 70 Years Later”, celebrating the annual Francophonie festivities and commemorating the 70th anniversary of Swiss travel writer Nicolas Bouvier’s stay in Galle.

🖼️This exhibition offers a unique opportunity to revisit Bouvier’s extraordinary journey from Geneva to Sri Lanka, and his personal experiences in Galle, as vividly captured in his acclaimed book “The Scorpion Fish”.

📅 Duration: 6th – 23rd March 2025

⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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

🎞️ We invite you to immerse yourself in this visual journey and celebrate the cultural exchange between Switzerland and Sri Lanka.

Ten animals inhabit the river, each with distinct characteristics and paths. From the owl soaring to the beaver building, they all contribute to shaping their environment. Together, they greet life with a shared “Hello world!”

🗓️ Saturday, 08 February 2025

⏰ 3:00 p.m. 

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

🎟️ Free entrance

🔤 With English subtitles

A humpback whale has stranded on a secluded shore. In the effort to save its life, we’ll uncover the fascinating history of these incredible creatures that inhabit the world’s oceans.

🗓️ Thursday, 20 February 2025

⏰ 5:00 p.m. 

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

🎟️ Free entrance

🔤 With English subtitles

✨Experience a dazzling performance from Q featuring timeless jazz classics that have shaped her musical journey, as well as a selection of French songs and original compositions. Come join a night of festivities and music! 🥂

🗓️ Saturday, 25th January 2025

🕖 7.00 PM

📍Alliance Française de Colombo, 11 Barnes Place, Colombo 7

🎟️ 3000 LKR

🎉Discounted: 1500 LKR (for Alliance Française students and members)

📧 Limited tickets can purchased at the Alliance Française front desk OR email [email protected] to reserve online.

1. 🎥10-year-old Nina, worried about her family’s future after her dad loses his job, learns of a hidden treasure from the old factory boss. With her friend Mehdi, she plans a daring heist to share the loot with her dad and his co-workers, sparking a wild adventure.
   
   📆Saturday the 18th January
   ⏰3.00pm
   🏠Alliance Française de Colombo
   🎟️Free entrance