Tag: Lester James Peries: Pioneer of a cinema tradition in Sri Lanka (1919 – 2018)

Lester James Peries (April 1919 – 29 April 2018) was a Sri Lankan film director, screenwriter, and film producer.A filmmaker since 1949, Peries was involved in over 28 films, including shorts and documentaries.In 1956, Peries made his entry into national cinema with the globally acclaimed “Rekava”, which was a story based on village life. It […]