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Guru Geethaya - The teacher's song
Sat, 08 Nov
|Readings Cinema - Rouse Hill
2015 Sri Lankan Sinhala-language drama film directed by Upali Gamlath . It stars Roshan Ravindra, Damayanthi Fonseka, Lanka Bandaranayeke and Kalpani Jayasinghe. The film is based on Chinghiz Aitmatov's novel, The First Teacher (1962)
Time & Location
08 Nov 2025, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Readings Cinema - Rouse Hill, 14 Market Ln, Rouse Hill NSW 2155, Australia
About the event
Punaruda Presents:
🎬 Special Film Screening: Guru Geethaya (The Teacher's Song)
Punaruda Sri Lanka Australia invites you to a special screening of the powerful and acclaimed Sinhala-language drama, Guru Geethaya (The Teacher's Song)! Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in a cinematic masterpiece and directly support a crucial economic and safety initiative in the Ampara region.
The Film: Guru Geethaya
Guru Geethaya is a compelling cinematic experience, based on Chinghiz Aitmatov's universally loved novel, The First Teacher. The film tells the stirring story of a determined young teacher who faces fierce resistance from old traditions in a remote village as he strives to bring the transformative power of education to children. It is a profound exploration of cultural heritage, traditional values, and the courage required for societal progress.
