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Lester James Peries
Dehiwala, Sri Lanka
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…
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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
Movies and shows, newest first
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2018
The Tree Goddess
Movie Story
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2012
Celluloid Man
Movie Self
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2006
Elegy For A Mother
Movie Director
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2003
The Garden
Movie Script
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2003
Cineaste From Another Time
Movie Self
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2002
Mansion by the Lake
Movie Writer
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1990
Awaragira
Movie Director
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1988
Sagara Jalaya Madi Handuwa Oba Handa
Movie Writer
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1984
Maya
Movie Producer
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1983
Yuganthaya
Movie Director
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1982
Kaliyugaya
Movie Director
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1980
Baddegama
Movie Writer
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1978
Rebellion
Movie Director
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1978
The Girls
Movie Producer
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1978
White Flowers for the Dead
Movie Director
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1976
Mangrove Island
Movie Director
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1974
God King
Movie Director
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1972
The Treasure
Movie Director
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1972
Desa Nisa
Movie Director
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1969
Silence of the Heart
Movie Director
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1967
The Yellow Robe
Movie Director
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1967
Sihinayaki Re
Movie Director
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1966
Between Two Worlds
Movie Director
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1963
Changes in the Village
Movie Director
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1960
Sandesaya
Movie Writer
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1956
The Line of Destiny
Movie Director
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1954
Conquest in the Dry Zone
Movie Director
