Art in the Village brings Thunveni Yamaya to The Sooriya Village

Art in the Village is back for a fourth time this 5 November, from 7 p.m. onwards at The Sooriya Village, bringing Thunveni Yamaya (translation: Third Part of the Night), a 1983 black and white film directed by Kala Keerthi Dharmasiri Bandaranayake. 

Thunveni Yamaya is full of intrigue, drama and tragedy in equal parts. Dharmasiri Banadaranyake has presented this movie in his signature style of film, by trying to portray the nature of human mind and its complications. 

Dharmasiri Bandaranayake is a Sri Lankan film director and playwright. He was born on 6 October 1949 and has produced much thought and conversation provoking works such as Hansa Vilak (1983), Suddilage Kathaawa (1984) and Bawa Duka and Bawa Karma, following the themes of change within a society. 

“Common arcs in Bandaranayake’s films follow the conflicted lives of men and women, transformation of private lives into public affairs, the unpleasant reality of marriage and society and the dark side of human desire” – Wikipedia

He has also produced stage dramas such as Eka Adhiapthi, Makarakshaya, Dawal Bheeshana, Yakshagamanaya and Trojan Kanthavo, which have all been themed around social and political issues. 

Thunveni Yamaya is about a mentally disturbed individual identified as Percy and his marriage to Princy and the chain of tragic events that their marriage sets off. A must watch for all local movie enthusiasts, welcome. 

The Sooriya Village, located in the heart of Colombo at No 49 Skelton Road Colombo 5, provides amenities such as rehearsal suits, a top gear recording studio, library and research services, a tech based lecture room, a restaurant with mouth watering delights, dorms, tea/coffee/juice lounge, performance spaces and plenty of hang out area. 

Sooriya’s vision is to provide a facility for artists and art enthusiasts to nurture and explore the culture of arts delivering the best possible service and experience. The Sooriya Village welcomes all you vibrant art lovers for a refreshing evening away from the daily hustle and bustle to enjoy a local Sri Lankan movie with Art in the Village.