Lester James Peries portrait

Lester James Peries

2 films

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.

Where to Start with Lester James Peries

Lester James Peries appears in 2 films in the Pulse of Cinema catalogue. The highest Pulse-rated are Celluloid Man, Changes in the Village, a strong place to start exploring Lester James Peries's work.

Lester James Peries: Films 2

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