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.
Acting · 1
Directing · 16
Awaragira
1990
Kaliyugaya
1982
Baddegama
1980
Rebellion
1978
Mangrove Island
1976
The God King
1974
The Treasure
1972
The Yellow Robe
1967
Sandesaya
1960
Writing · 7
Production · 3
Crew · 1
The Garden
2003