Lester James Peries
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.
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
Crew Credits
The Tree Goddess
Story
Elegy For A Mother
Director
The Garden
Script
Mansion by the Lake
Director
Awaragira
Director
Maya
Producer
Kaliyugaya
Director
Village in the Jungle
Director
Rebellion
Director
The Girls
Producer
White Flowers for the Dead
Director
Mangrove Island
Director
The God King
Director
The Treasure
Director
Desa Nisa
Director
Silence of the Heart
Director
The Yellow Robe
Director
Between Two Worlds
Director
Changes in the Village
Director
Sandesaya
Director
The Line of Destiny
Director
Sihinayaki Re
Director