With the collaboration of Iran Cultural Center, Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Sri Lanka, Department of Media Studies arranged ‘Iran – Sri Lanka Friendship Cinema Festival 2019’ and screened four award winning films at University of Jaffna, considered as another platform to enhance the cultural bond with the people of Iran.

The Festival was celebrated on 8th and 9th of November at Kailasapathy Auditorium in University of Jaffna as two sessions on both days Morning 10 to 12 and Evening 3 to 5 followed by discussions on the screened films.

At the first day, ‘Ranna’s Silence’ and ‘We Have a Guest’ were screened and ‘ Coquetry’ and ‘Season of Narges’ were screened in the second day.

The staffs, undergraduates, film appreciators from the local community and the school students were participated and experienced the remarkable richness of Iranian Cinema.

The festival was coordinated by Mr. Mostafa Sohrab, Iran Cultural Counsellor, Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran with the facilitation of Mr. Iranda Mahagamage.