Lester James Peries
Directing · Director · Writer · Producer
Born Apr 5, 1919 · Dehiwala, Sri Lanka
Active 1954–2018 · Awards: Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres
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,…
Filmography
Sihinayaki Re - DirectorThe Tree Goddess (2018) - StoryElegy For A Mother (2006) - DirectorThe Garden (2003) - ScriptMansion by the Lake (2002) - Director · WriterAwaragira (1990) - DirectorSagara Jalaya Madi Handuwa Oba Handa (1988) - WriterMaya (1984) - ProducerKaliyugaya (1982) - DirectorBaddegama (1980) - Director · WriterWhite Flowers for the Dead (1978) - DirectorRebellion (1978) - DirectorThe Girls (1978) - ProducerMangrove Island (1976) - DirectorGod King (1974) - DirectorThe Treasure (1972) - DirectorDesa Nisa (1972) - DirectorSilence of the Heart (1969) - DirectorThe Yellow Robe (1967) - DirectorBetween Two Worlds (1966) - Director · WriterChanges in the Village (1963) - DirectorSandesaya (1960) - Director · WriterThe Line of Destiny (1956) - Director · Writer · ProducerConquest in the Dry Zone (1954) - Director