‘Sankara’ competes in Cairo

By Susitha R.Fernando

Talented filmmaker Prasanna Jayakody's debut cinematic venture 'Sankara' has received rave reviews selecting it for the final round of the festival.

Director Jayakody

The film has been selected for the final round of this year's Cairo International Film Festival.

'Sankara' is the first Sri Lankan entry to the competitive section nearly after three decades. It was 'Ahasin Polowata' (White Flowers for the Dead) directed by Dr. Lester James Peries that represented Sri Lanka. Released in 1978 'Ahasin Polowata' won the award 'Best Film of the Third World' at festival.

A Scene from ‘Sankara’

Started in 1976, the Cairo International Film Festival is one of the 15 A Grade International Film Festival that comes in line with other renowned names such as Cannes, Berlin, Venice and Tokyo.

Award winning teledrama director, Prasanna Jayakody completed the entire shooting on location in around Thanamalwila area.

Young actors Thumindu Dodenthenna, Sachini Ayendra, Nilusha Heenkendaarachchi and K. Milton Perera played in the pivotal roles in 'Sankara'.

Scripted by Prasanna himself the technical crew included Palitha Perera in the camera, Ravindra Guruge as editor, Sunil Wijeratne as art director and Nadeeka Guruge directing the original score. Ashoka Athaudahetti assisted Prasanna in the direction.

'Sankara' is ready to be released in EAP circuit cinemas around the country.