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Anoma Janadari
Anoma Janadari (also spelled Anoma Janadare) is an actress in Sri Lankan cinema, stage drama and television. She has acted in critically acclaimed roles in the films ''Thani Thatuwen Piyabanna'' and ''Davena Wihagun''. Career She started acting career with the stage drama ''Hitler'' in 1985 and Percy Perera's drama, ''Nara Lovin Ekek Aapi''. Then she continued to act in many plays including ''Hena'', ''Maghatha'', ''Veniceye Welenda'', ''Polina'', ''Gandhi'', ''Makarakshya'', ''Eedipas'', ''Samawenna Weradeemak'' and ''Sinhabhau Lawa Gassawa''. Her maiden television acting came through 1990 serial ''Prabathaya''. Some of her popular television serials are ''Dunhinda Addara'' and ''Diyaketa Pahana''. He maiden cinematic experience came through 1992 film ''Channa Kinnariya''. She played leading roles in ''Burning Birds'', ''Thani Thatuwen Piyabanna (Flying with One Wing)'' and ''This Is My Moon''. In 2008, she acted in the stage play ''Suppadevi''.* ''Sadgunakaraya'' On 3 May 20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka (, ; si, ශ්රී ලංකා, Śrī Laṅkā, translit-std=ISO (); ta, இலங்கை, Ilaṅkai, translit-std=ISO ()), formerly known as Ceylon and officially the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, is an island country in South Asia. It lies in the Indian Ocean, southwest of the Bay of Bengal, and southeast of the Arabian Sea; it is separated from the Indian subcontinent by the Gulf of Mannar and the Palk Strait. Sri Lanka shares a maritime border with India and Maldives. Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte is its legislative capital, and Colombo is its largest city and financial centre. Sri Lanka has a population of around 22 million (2020) and is a multinational state, home to diverse cultures, languages, and ethnicities. The Sinhalese are the majority of the nation's population. The Tamils, who are a large minority group, have also played an influential role in the island's history. Other long established groups include the Moors, the Burghers ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Asoka Handagama
Asoka Handagama (born December 1962) is a Sri Lankan filmmaker. He obtained his primary and secondary schooling in a provincial school and went on to study Mathematics at the University of Kelaniya where he was awarded a first class honours degree. He obtained his MSc in Development Economics at Warwick University in 1995. He is also an Assistant Governor of the Sri Lankan Central Bank. Theatre Asoka Handagama's entry to filmmaking was via the theatre and television. His maiden theatrical effort, ''Bhoomika (film)'', was to address the seedling emerging ethnic crisis in the Island. The play won the National Youth award for best direction in 1985. His second stage play ''Thunder'', was placed second runner up in the Best script in 1987 State drama Festival. The country was a real killing field when he directed his third, and most controversial play, ''Magatha''. The play, with its radical theatrical form, bravely questioned the existing judicial system of the country. ''Magath ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Actress
An actor or actress is a person who portrays a Character (arts), character in a performance. The actor performs "in the flesh" in the traditional medium of the theatre or in modern media such as film, radio, and television. The analogous Greek term is (), literally "one who answers".''Hypokrites'' (related to our word for Hypocrisy, hypocrite) also means, less often, "to answer" the Tragedy, tragic Greek chorus, chorus. See Weimann (1978, 2); see also Csapo and Slater, who offer translations of classical source material using the term ''hypocrisis'' (acting) (1994, 257, 265–267). The actor's interpretation of a rolethe art of actingpertains to the role played, whether based on a real person or fictional character. This can also be considered an "actor's role," which was called this due to scrolls being used in the theaters. Interpretation occurs even when the actor is "playing themselves", as in some forms of experimental performance art. Formerly, in ancient Greece and the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cinema Of Sri Lanka
Sri Lankan cinema encompasses the Sri Lankan film industry. It is a fledgling industry that has struggled to find a footing since its inauguration in 1947 with '' Kadawunu Poronduwa'' produced by S. M. Nayagam of Chitra Kala Movietone. Sri Lankan films are usually made in Sinhala and Tamil languages, the dominant languages of the country. Cinema of Sri Lanka is also referred to as Follywood as many famous Sri Lankan actors had surnames starting with an "F." In the first nine years, most films were made in neighboring Southern India and closely followed the conventions of Indian cinema. Studio shooting was the norm, with Indian style sets erected in film studios. It is widely believed that ''Rekava'', made in 1956 by pioneer director Lester James Peries, was the first Sinhala film to be shot completely out of studio, however, it was the film "Gambada Sundari", starring Kingsley Jayasekera and Sheela Peiris in 1950, which was the first film shot outside studios instead. It was al ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Burning Birds
''Burning Birds'' (දැවෙන විහඟුන්) is a 2018 Sri Lankan adult drama film written and directed by Sanjeewa Pushpakumara and co-produced by Pushpakumara and Antonin Dedet. It stars Anoma Janadari and Samanalee Fonseka with Mahendra Perera and Shyam Fernando. The music was composed by R. Abaji and Philip David Sheppard. The film was premiered in the main competition of the 21st Busan International Film Festival in 2016. The film was released in Sri Lanka on 29 June 2018 by the National Film Corporation of Sri Lanka through its Rithma circuit cinemas. The director's cut was released from 26 July 2018 to 9 August 2018 only in three threaters - Regal Colombo, Lido Borella and Skylite Malabe, under the "Adults Only" banner. The film successfully passed 50 days in theaters. It is the 1307th Sri Lankan film in the Sinhala cinema. With many awards at Derana Film Awards 2019, the film was re-screened in few theaters for a limited engagement including Savoy Premier ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thani Thatuwen Piyabanna
''Thani Thatuwen Piyabanna (Flying with one Wing)'' ( si, තනි තටුවෙන් පියාඹන්න) is a 2003 Sri Lankan Sinhala drama thriller film directed by Asoka Handagama and maiden cinema production by Upul Shantha Sannasgala. It stars Anoma Janadari and Gayani Gisanthika in lead roles along with Mahendra Perera and W. Jayasiri. Music composed by Rohana Weerasinghe. It is the 1003rd Sri Lankan film in the Sinhala cinema. The film won many awards at international film festivals, although it was criticized in Sri Lanka due to many scenes of tobacco smoking women. The film was regarded as the most revolutionary South Asian film at the London International Film Festival in 2002. The jury of 20th Torino International Film Festival held in Italy decided to assign a special mention to actress Anoma Janadari for her role in the movie. Plot Manju is a lesbian woman who poses as a man and works as a car mechanic in a garage owned by wealthy industrialist Jothipala. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Singapore International Film Festival
The Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF) (Chinese: 新加坡国际电影节) is the longest-running film festival in Singapore. Founded in 1987, the festival has a focus on showcasing international films and providing a global platform for the best of Singapore and Southeast Asian cinema. Over the decades, it has grown to become an important event in the Singapore arts calendar. History Originally launched to give local audiences an opportunity to watch independent and non-commercial films, the festival is now recognized worldwide by film critics for its focus on Asian filmmakers and promotion of Southeast Asian films. SGIFF is committed to nurturing and championing homegrown talents, and to new discoveries in the art of filmmaking. Its festivities bring to this city a vibrant film culture and a deeper appreciation of its cinematic cultural life. The event serves as a catalyst to arouse the widest public interest in the arts, encouraging artistic dialogue and creative disc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Asian World Film Festival
The Asian World Film Festival (AWFF) is an annual film festival based in Los Angeles, California, founded by Kyrgyz filmmaker, Sadyk Sher-Niyaz in 2015. In its inaugural year, the festival ran from October 26 to November 2. Its awards are known as "Snow Leopard" awards. Founding Sher-Niyaz founded the festival in late 2014, after his own experience in running a campaign for the Best Foreign Language Film category at the Academy Awards (Oscars). Sher-Niyaz was the director of the Kyrgyz submission, '' Queen of the Mountains'' (''Kurmanjan Datka''), which according to ''The Hollywood Reporter'' was predicted asone of the top 15 contenders. Sher-Niyaz told ''TheWrap'' that he created the festival to help other Asian filmmakers in their Oscar campaigns: "I created the Asian World Film Festival to fill a void that I noticed was missing in America. There is a wealth of underrated filmmakers from our region that deserve recognition and this festival was designed to champion and promot ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Derana Film Awards
''Derana Film Awards'' (Sinhala:දෙරණ සිනමා සම්මාන) is an award bestowed to distinguished individuals involved with the Sri Lanka's silver screen, each year by the TV Derana, Sri Lanka in recognition of the contributions made by them to the Sri Lankan cinema industry and cinema achievements. The Derana Film Awards ceremony is one of the most popular cinema award events in Sri Lanka. The awards were first introduced in 2012 with Unilever Sri Lanka has been the main sponsors of this Film festival. 2012 Derana Film Awards Main Competition * Best Actor - Pubudu Chathuranga (Challenges) * Best Actress - Dilhani Ekanayake ( Gamani) * Best Direction – Sarath Wijesekara (Gamani) * Best Cinematography – Asoka Sigera (Gamani) * Best Picture – Gamani * Best Screenplay – Sarath Weerasekara (Gamani) * Best Actor in supporting role – Kumara Thirimadura_(Gamani),_W._Jayasiri.html" ;"title="inhala) is an actor in Cinema of Sri Lanka, Sri Lankan cinema ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Presidential Film Awards
Presidential Film Awards is a film award ceremony held in Sri Lanka. It is organized by the National Film Corporation along with the Presidential Secretariat and the Ministry of Cultural Affairs. It was 1st awards in 1979 by President J. R. Jayewardene, and continue till 2004. The awards were not held from 2005 to 2014 when Mahinda Rajapakse was president. The award started to be presented again in 2015 by President Maithripala Sirisena. President awarding J. R. Jayewardene 1979 Winners *Best Film: ''Bambaru Avith'' - Thilak Godamanna *Best Direction: ''Bambaru Avith'' - Dharmasena Pathiraja, ''Ahasin Polawata'' - Lester James Peries *Best Actor: ''Ahasin Polawata'' - Tony Ranasinghe *Best Actress: ''Bambaru Avith'' - Malini Fonseka *Best Script Writer: ''Ahasin Polawata'' - Tissa Abeysekara *Best Cinematographer: ''Ahasin Polawata'' - Donald Karunarathna *Best Editor: ''Ahasin Polawata'' - Sumitra Peries *Best Music Director: ''Bambaru Avith'' - Premasiri Kemadasa *Best Art Dire ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Me Mage Sandai
''Me Mage Sandai (This is My Moon)'' ( si, මෙය මගේ සඳයි, italic=yes) is a 2001 Sri Lankan Sinhala drama film directed by Asoka Handagama and produced by Upul Jayasinghe for Nilwala Films. It stars Dilhani Ekanayake and Saumya Liyanage in lead roles along with W. Jayasiri and Linton Semage. Music composed by Rohana Weerasinghe. It is the 961st film in the Sri Lankan cinema. International screening The second screening of the film was held at the Elphinstone Theatre, at 4.00 and 7.00 pm on 2 August 2001. The film has been screened internationally by winning rave reviews at the Cinefan Asian film festival held in New Delhi in 2001. The film represented Tokyo international film festival which was held from 26 October to 1 November 2001. It also screened at Cheirs Du Cinema, Autumn film festival in Paris as the inaugural film. Plot A Sinhalese soldier (Saumya Liyanage) fighting against rebels struggling for Tamil independence is left behind by his company one ni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Davena Wihagun
''Burning Birds'' (දැවෙන විහඟුන්) is a 2018 Sri Lankan adult drama film written and directed by Sanjeewa Pushpakumara and co-produced by Pushpakumara and Antonin Dedet. It stars Anoma Janadari and Samanalee Fonseka with Mahendra Perera and Shyam Fernando. The music was composed by R. Abaji and Philip David Sheppard. The film was premiered in the main competition of the 21st Busan International Film Festival in 2016. The film was released in Sri Lanka on 29 June 2018 by the National Film Corporation of Sri Lanka through its Rithma circuit cinemas. The director's cut was released from 26 July 2018 to 9 August 2018 only in three threaters - Regal Colombo, Lido Borella and Skylite Malabe, under the "Adults Only" banner. The film successfully passed 50 days in theaters. It is the 1307th Sri Lankan film in the Sinhala cinema. With many awards at Derana Film Awards 2019, the film was re-screened in few theaters for a limited engagement including Savoy Premier ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
