Lester James Peries

Lester James Peries is widely recognized for contributions to Directing and continues to attract attention from entertainment audiences worldwide.

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.