Lester James Peries
Directing
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
Mangrove Island
1976
Baddegama
1980
Kaliyugaya
1982
Yuganthaya
1983
The Girls
1978
Awaragira
1990
The Treasure
1972
The Garden
2003
The Tree Goddess
2018
Maya
1984
Rebellion
1978
Sandesaya
1960
The Yellow Robe
1967
Celluloid Man
2012
God King
1974