Portrait of Lester James Peries

Lester James Peries

Bio: 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
Born: Sat, Apr 05 1919
Birthplace: Dehiwala, Sri Lanka

Death: Sun, Apr 29 2018
Lester James Peries is 99 years old
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Poster of The Tree Goddess
The Tree Goddess
Lester James Peries was 99 in The Tree Goddess as 'Story'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 05 2018
Poster of Elegy For A Mother
Elegy For A Mother
Lester James Peries was 87 in Elegy For A Mother as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 15 2006
Poster of The Garden
The Garden
Lester James Peries was 84 in The Garden as 'Script'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 30 2003
Poster of Mansion by the Lake
Mansion by the Lake
Lester James Peries was 83 in Mansion by the Lake as 'Writer, Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 25 2002
Poster of Awaragira
Awaragira
Lester James Peries was 71 in Awaragira as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 01 1990
Poster of Sagara Jalaya Madi Handuwa Oba Handa
Sagara Jalaya Madi Handuwa Oba Handa
Lester James Peries was 69 in Sagara Jalaya Madi Handuwa Oba Handa as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 30 1988
Poster of Kaliyugaya
Kaliyugaya
Lester James Peries was 62 in Kaliyugaya as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 19 1982
Poster of Village in the Jungle
Village in the Jungle
Lester James Peries was 60 in Village in the Jungle as 'Writer, Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1980
Poster of The Girls
The Girls
Lester James Peries was 58 in The Girls as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 17 1978
Poster of White Flowers for the Dead
White Flowers for the Dead
Lester James Peries was 58 in White Flowers for the Dead as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1978
Poster of Mangrove Island
Mangrove Island
Lester James Peries was 56 in Mangrove Island as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 02 1976
Poster of The God King
The God King
Lester James Peries was 54 in The God King as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1974
Poster of The Treasure
The Treasure
Lester James Peries was 53 in The Treasure as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 21 1972
Poster of Desa Nisa
Desa Nisa
Lester James Peries was 52 in Desa Nisa as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1972
Poster of Silence of the Heart
Silence of the Heart
Lester James Peries was 49 in Silence of the Heart as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 01 1969
Poster of Between Two Worlds
Between Two Worlds
Lester James Peries was 46 in Between Two Worlds as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 01 1966
Poster of Changes in the Village
Changes in the Village
Lester James Peries was 44 in Changes in the Village as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 21 1963
Poster of Sandesaya
Sandesaya
Lester James Peries was 40 in Sandesaya as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 30 1960
Poster of The Line of Destiny
The Line of Destiny
Lester James Peries was 37 in The Line of Destiny as 'Director, Writer, Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 28 1956

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