Lester James Peries

    Lester James Peries

    April 5, 1919 (105 years old) in 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 from 1949 to 2006 and was involved in over 28 films, including shorts and documentaries.

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    Celluloid ManCelluloid Man
    Cineaste From Another TimeCineaste From Another Time

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