SLT PEO TV tribute to the doyen of Sinhala Cinema
View(s):When “Rekhawa” was released on December 28, 1956, it surpassed all contemporary films. A viewer can clearly identify how “Rekhawa” dispensed with the melodramatic features of Sinhala movies influenced by South Indian cinema and captured the people, their lifestyles, their social fabric in a new and insightful way. A world-renowned cinema critic holidaying in Sri Lanka at that time sent an invitation to the unknown cinematographer to screen his movie at the prestigious Festival De Cannes and that set him on a remarkable journey to take Sri Lankan film to new heights.
Today Lester James Peiris’s movies are the symbol of Sri Lankan cinema. This December SLT PEO TV presents, “Dr. Lester, he is the cinema” to provide an opportunity for viewers to enjoy his great artistic works.
Tune into SLT PEO TV – Channel 365 to enjoy some pure and classic entertainment.