‘Angam’ - a documentary by Anjula R. Weerasinghe at Goethe Hall

September 3, 2011 12:13 pm

‘Angam’ a documentary film directed by Anjula Rasanga Weerasinghe will be screened at the Goethe Hall of the Goethe-Institute on September 07 at 5.30 pm. Entrance will be free.

‘Angam’ is a documentary film, exploring an ancient Sri Lankan martial art called ‘Angam’ which is also known as ‘Angampora’ in the popular culture. The film will take you through an untold story of the origin of Angam, along with the evolution of Sri Lankans through traditional folk stories of locals and scientific findings of archaeologists. It will also give you an overview of how Angam has survived up till today and what its future will be.

The 1.5 hours duration film revolves round a group who practices and teaches Angam, headed by Guru Karunapala. Students of the Guru have spread this unique martial art form into the far corners of the world, ensuring its presence in the international arena.

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