Francophonie 2021 brings you the screening of the Franco-Belgian tragi-comedy "Promise at dawn", based on the eponymous novel of Romain Gary, one of the most famous French novelists and sole writer to have won the Goncourt Prize for French literature two times.

********* PROMISE AT DAWN(2017, 2h11) *********

From his difficult childhood in Poland, through his adolescence under the sun of Nice, to his exploits as an aviator in Africa during the Second World War, Romain Gary lived an extraordinary life. But his determination to live a thousand lives, to become a remarkable man and a famous writer, is only due to his mother Nina. It is the mad love of this endearing and eccentric mother that made him one of the major novelists of the 20th century, with a life full of twists, passions and mysteries. But this boundless maternal love will also be his burden for life...

🕑 When ? March 16th, 7pm.

📌 Where ? Regal cinemas, 8, Sir Chittampalam A Gardiner MW, Colombo 2.

The screening is free and open to all aduts above 18 years old. The event will take place physically, strictly adhering to all health guidelines against COVID-19.

The event is organized with the support of Ceylon Theatres, Institut Français, ARTRA Magazine and Alliance Française de Kotte in Colombo.

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