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Udaya Prasanna Vithanage (Sinhala: ප්රසන්න විතානගේ) (born 14 March 1962, Sri Lanka) is widely regarded as one of the most talented and influential filmmakers in South Asia. He is known for thought-provoking films that often deals with social, political and cultural issues.
Prasanna Vithanage. Director: Flowers of the Sky. Born in 1962, Prasanna Vithanage became involved in theatre on leaving school. He translated and directed Bernard Shaw's "Arms and the Man" in 1986, and Dario Fo's "Trumpets and Raspberries" in 1991. In 1992, he directed his first film "Sisila Gini Gani" (Ice of Fire).
1 day ago · Filmmaker Prasanna Vithanage says, “I was eagerly looking forward to attending today’s premiere, but I was unfortunately held up in Sri Lanka with release work. I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to all my friends who attended today’s event. The lead characters of the film hail from Mumbai, and I hope the film will forge a special bond with the people of this colorful, magnificent city.” ...
New Delhi, Sri Lankan filmmaker Prasanna Vithanage's "Paradise" will be released in theatres across India and worldwide on June 28, the makers announced on Saturday.
10 hours ago · Prasanna Vithanage’s 'Paradise' stars Darshana Rajendran and Roshan Mathews as a Malayali couple visiting Sri Lanka. The movie, which has won multiple awards in 2023 and 2024, is set to be released to the public this week. Critics praise the Sri Lankan director for capturing the complexities and nuances of Sri Lankan society and addressing contemporary issues. Set during the economic crisis, the movie portrays the troubles in 'Paradise.' ...
Oct 28, 2023 · Sri Lankan writer-director Prasanna Vithanage shares insight into challenges of making films in his home country and why he is lucky to have Indian collaborators.
Sep 27, 2023 · Renowned Sri Lankan director Prasanna Vithanage’s new movie features characters from the Indian state branded as “God’s own country” visiting a country frequently called “paradise”.
Nov 5, 2023 · Over the last three decades, Sinhala filmmaker Prasanna Vithanage has been consistently filming the Sri Lankan conundrum, his gaze turned inwards, on to human relationships.
Acclaimed Sri Lankan filmmaker Prasanna Vithanage's Paradise, which stars Roshan Mathew and Darshana Rajendran in the lead, is being screened at the 28th International Film Festival of Kerala...
Jun 8, 2024 · Filmmaker Prasanna Vithanage says, “Paradise is my first Indian film. This is, for the first time, a Sri Lankan director has a worldwide release. I want to thank Newton Cinema for opening the ...
