Lester James Peries

Born: 1919-04-05

Birthplace: Dehiwala, Sri Lanka

Biography

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

White Flowers for the Dead
Sandesaya
The Girls
Yuganthaya
The Treasure
Changes in the Village
Elegy For A Mother
Kaliyugaya
Sagara Jalaya Madi Handuwa Oba Handa
God King

Top Movie Credits

White Flowers for the Dead Director
Sandesaya Director
The Girls Producer
Yuganthaya Director
The Treasure Director
Changes in the Village Director
Elegy For A Mother Director
Kaliyugaya Director
Sagara Jalaya Madi Handuwa Oba Handa Writer
God King Director