Homage
The Tree Goddess / Vaishnavee
Sri Lanka
Directors: Sumitra Peries
Director's bio
Kala Keerthi Sumitra Peries was a pioneering Sri Lankan filmmaker and the first female film director in the country. Recognized as the "Poetess of Sinhala Cinema," she made significant contributions to the industry. In addition to her cinematic achievements, she served as Sri Lanka's ambassador to France, Spain, and the United Nations in the late 1990s. Notable among her films are Gehenu Lamai, Ganga Addara, and Yahaluvo. She was married to the esteemed Sri Lankan film director, Dr. Lester James Peries.
Kala Keerthi Sumitra Peries was a pioneering Sri Lankan filmmaker and the first female film director in the country. Recognized as the "Poetess of Sinhala Cinema," she made significant contributions to the industry. In addition to her cinematic achievements, she served as Sri Lanka's ambassador to France, Spain, and the United Nations in the late 1990s. Notable among her films are Gehenu Lamai, Ganga Addara, and Yahaluvo. She was married to the esteemed Sri Lankan film director, Dr. Lester James Peries.
Synopsis
A puppeteer is arranged to be married to a young girl, but after she elopes with her lover, the grieving man carves a puppet in her likeness that comes to life, setting in motion a fantastical chain of events. 1930's Sri Lanka.Details of Cast
Samadhi Arunachaya, Thumindu Dodantenna, Jayalath ManoratneDetails of Crew
Cinematography: Donald Karunaratne Edited by: Chamath Paranawidana Music by: Nimal MendisProducer Details
Mano NanayakkaraWriter Details
Tony RanasingheStills
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