LESTER JAMES PERIES
Lester James Peries
Gender: Male
Known for: Directing
Birthday: April 5, 1919
Deathday: April 29, 2018
Place of Birth: 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.
Filmography
Production
2018·
The Tree GoddessStory
2006·
Elegy For A MotherDirector
2003·
The GardenScript
2002·
Mansion by the LakeDirector, Writer
1990·
AwaragiraDirector
Writer
1982·
KaliyugayaDirector
Director, Writer
Director
1978·
The GirlsProducer
1976·
Mangrove IslandDirector
1974·
The God KingDirector
1972·
Desa NisaDirector
1972·
The TreasureDirector
1969·
Silence of the HeartDirector
1966·
Between Two WorldsWriter, Director
Director
1960·
The MemorandumDirector, Writer
1956·
The Line of DestinyProducer, Writer, Director
Director