The screening and discussion of four powerful documentaries: Aatta Kaari, Big Sisters, Khalli Walli, and Mannar, produced by the Centre for Peace Building and Reconciliation (CPBR) under the “IRIS SISTERS” project, was successfully held on June 26, 2025, at the Auditorium of the Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya. The event was organized under the theme “Film Screening for Dialogue, Dialogue for Action, Action for Change.”

The documentary Aatta Kaari was directed by Mafahira Mansoor, Nadah Razeli, and Showthamini Shanthakumar, while Big Sisters was directed by Janani Karunarathna, Oneli Wanix, Sahasra Shehani, Saumi Sandupama, and Tharushi Maheshika. Anjalee Thilakarathna, Chanu Peiris, Prabhasha Charithangi, Oshadi Thilakarathna, and Sakunthala Dewabhashi directed Khalli Walli, while Rasathurai Thivya, Ishaq Fareena, Fathima Hasmiya, Nagomi Dias, Archana Figurado were the directors of Mannar.

The event was organized by the Department of Philosophy of the University of Kelaniya and was graced by the presence of Retired Professor Jayantha Seneviratne, former academic in the Department of Philosophy, and Founder and current President of the CPBR.

Also in attendance were Professor Semasinghe Wanninayake, Acting Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences; Dr. Manoji Harischandra, Head of the Department of Philosophy; Professor Gamini Hapuarachchi of the Department of Philosophy; as well as the heads of departments within the Faculty of Social Sciences. The academic staff members of the Department of Philosophy and a large number of students also participated, contributing to an engaging and thoughtful discussion following the screenings.