Lester James Peries

Lester James Peries

Born 5 April 1919 in Dehiwala, Sri Lanka

Died 29 April 2018 (aged 99)

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.

Director

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Sealed
1956
The Line of Destiny Director
Sealed
1980
Baddegama Director
Sealed
1963
Changes in the Village Director
Sealed
1966
Between Two Worlds Director

Writer

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Sealed
1956
The Line of Destiny Writer
Sealed
1980
Baddegama Writer
Sealed
1966
Between Two Worlds Writer
Sealed
2002
Mansion by the Lake Writer

Producer

Sealed
1956
The Line of Destiny Producer
Sealed
1978
The Girls Producer
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1984
Maya Producer

Actor

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2012
Celluloid Man Self
Cineaste From Another Time
Sealed
2003
Cineaste From Another Time Self

Crew

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2003
The Garden Script