On Thursday, 27 August 2026 (6 Shahrivar 1405), the Iranian feature film "Without Prior Appointment", produced by the Islamic Republic of Iran, was screened at the Bandaranaike Centre for International Studies (BCIS) in Sri Lanka.

The film attracted the attention of the audience due to its focus on themes such as family, the importance of family bonds, and human relationships.

During the programme, Ali Reza Shahini, representing the Cultural Counsellorship of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Sri Lanka, provided an introduction to Iranian cinema and explained the artistic and cultural features of the film. He also highlighted the existing cultural and artistic capacities in relations between Iran and Sri Lanka, stating that Iranian cinema is not merely a form of entertainment, but also a means of observing society from different and new perspectives.

Ms Taranga Jayaveera from the Bandaranaike Centre also delivered remarks on the characteristics of Iranian culture and art. She expressed appreciation to the Cultural Counsellorship of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran for its cooperation in organizing joint cultural, educational, and artistic programmes with the Centre.

The screening was held in a constructive cultural atmosphere and contributed to introducing aspects of Iranian cinema and contemporary cultural expression to Sri Lankan audiences, while further strengthening cooperation between the two institutions in the fields of culture and arts