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
Baddegama
Celluloid Man
Gehenu Lamai
The God King
The Line of Destiny
Elegy For A Mother
The Tree Goddess
Mangrove Island
White Flowers for the Dead
Awaragira
Top Movie Credits
Baddegama
Director
Celluloid Man
Self
Gehenu Lamai
Producer
The God King
Director
The Line of Destiny
Producer
Elegy For A Mother
Director
The Tree Goddess
Story
Mangrove Island
Director
White Flowers for the Dead
Director
Awaragira
Director