Galle International Film Festival Celebrates Cinematic Excellence and Cultural Heritage

The historic Galle Fort hosts world-renowned directors, producers, and actors for a week-long celebration of South Asian independent cinema.

කර්තෘ Chief Administratorපළ කළේ 21 Aug 2026, 16:33 · Sri Lanka time · යාවත්කාලීන කළේ 07 Oct 2026, 15:45

The iconic ramparts of the Galle Fort were illuminated last evening for the grand opening gala of the 2026 Galle International Film Festival.

Over 80 feature films, documentaries, and short animations from 25 countries are scheduled for screening across historic venues, with workshops conducted by award-winning international cinematographers.

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