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Lester James Peries
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Lester James Peries

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Known for

Director

From

Dehiwala, Sri Lanka

Born

1919-04-05

Overview

Sri Lankabhimanya Lester James Peries was a Sri Lankan film director, screenwriter, and film producer. Considered as the father of Sri Lankan cinema, Lester worked as a filmmaker from 1949 to 2006 and was involved in over 28 films, including shorts and documentaries.

Known For

Baddegama
Film

Baddegama

Jan 1, 1980

The God King
Film

The God King

Jan 1, 1974

Mangrove Island
Film

Mangrove Island

Apr 2, 1976

Celluloid Man
Film

Celluloid Man

Jun 26, 2012

Mansion by the Lake
Film

Mansion by the Lake

Sep 25, 2002

The Tree Goddess
Film

The Tree Goddess

Apr 5, 2018

Changes in the Village
Film

Changes in the Village

Jul 21, 1963

Awaragira
Film

Awaragira

Sep 1, 1990

White Flowers for the Dead
Film

White Flowers for the Dead

Jan 1, 1978

The Line of Destiny
Film

The Line of Destiny

Dec 28, 1956

Elegy For A Mother
Film

Elegy For A Mother

Sep 15, 2006

The Treasure
Film

The Treasure

Aug 21, 1972

Sandesaya
Film

Sandesaya

Mar 30, 1960

Between Two Worlds
Film

Between Two Worlds

Apr 1, 1966

Rebellion
Film

Rebellion

Aug 8, 1978

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