Prasanna Vithanage

Prasanna Vithanage
Prasanna Vithanage during Vesoul International Film Festival of Asian Cinema, 2009
Born (1962-03-14) 14 March 1962 (age 62)
Panadura, Western Province, Sri Lanka
NationalitySri Lankan
OccupationFilmmaker
Years active1980s–present
Known forPrasanna Vithanage Academy of Acting
Spouse
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(m. 1991)​
AwardsFull list

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. His films have received numerous awards accolades, both locally and internationally and have been praised for their innovative storytelling.

He has battled against the censorship in Sri Lanka and worked as an educator of cinema who has conducted many Master classes in the subcontinent for young filmmakers and enthusiasts. Prasanna Vithanage is also an activist and has been involved in human rights and peace initiatives.

Filmography

Year Title Credited as Notes Ref(s)
Director Producer Writer
1992 Sisila Giniganee Yes No No Directorial Debut
1996 Anantha Rathriya Yes No Yes
1997 Pura Handa Kaluwara Yes Yes Yes
1997 Pavuru Valalu Yes No No
2003 Ira Madiyama Yes No Yes Co-written with Priyath Liyanage
2008 Machan No Yes No
2008 Akasa Kusum Yes Yes Yes
2012 Oba Nathuwa Oba Ekka Yes No Yes [1]
2015 Usaviya Nihandai Yes Yes Yes Documentary
2017 Premaya Nam No Executive No
2018 Thundenek Yes No Yes Segment: "Her"
Co-written with Asoka Handagama & Vimukthi Jayasundara
Marketed as Her. Him. The Other
2019 Gaadi Yes Yes Yes [2][3][4]
2023 Bhagwan Bharose No Yes No
2023 Paradise Yes No Yes Co-written with Anushka Senanayake Won Kim Jiseok award at the BIFF[5]
Key
† Denotes films that have not yet been released

Awards

Ira Madiyama (August Sun)

Akasa Kusum (Flowers of the Sky)

Awards

  • Best Actress – Malini Fonseka, Levante International Film Festival, Italy[6]
  • Best Actress – Malini Fonseka – SAARC Film Festival 2012[7]

– Nominee, International Federation of Film Critics (FIPRESCI) Award

– Nominee, Best Actress Malini Fonseka

  • New Jersey Independent South Asian Cine Fest, US[9]

Oba Nathuwa Oba Ekka (With You, Without You)

  • Cyclo d'Or – Best Film,[10] Vesoul International Film Festival
  • NETPAC,[10] Vesoul International Film Festival
  • SIGNIS,[11] Milano -African Asian Latin American Film Festival
  • Silver Peacock Award (Best Actress – Anjali Patil),[12] Indian International Film Festival (IFFF), India

Honours

References

  1. ^ "පිරිමිකම යනු කාන්තාව නොතකා සිටීම ද". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 11 March 2017.
  2. ^ "Prasanna bridges Sri Lanka and Bollywood with 'Gaadi'". Sunday Times. Retrieved 6 September 2018.
  3. ^ "Children of the Sun Movie Review: A Love Story That Underlines the Identity Crisis". News18. 11 October 2019. Retrieved 21 October 2019.
  4. ^ Srinivasan, Meera (19 October 2019). "A film questioning identity politics". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 21 October 2019.
  5. ^ Jo Ah-seo (13 October 2023). "부산국제영화제 오늘 폐막…"열흘간 영화로 물든 부산"" [Busan International Film Festival closes today... “Busan filled with movies for 10 days”]. News 1 (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved 27 February 2024.
  6. ^ Jayawardana, Ruwini (25 April 2010). "More honours for Malini". Sunday Observer. Archived from the original on 16 May 2010. Retrieved 18 May 2010.
  7. ^ Jayawardana, Ruwini (27 July 2009). "Akasa Kusum (Flowers of the Sky) Set for August Release". Daily News, Sri Lanka. Archived from the original on 14 October 2012. Retrieved 17 May 2010.
  8. ^ "The Awards – Nominated Asia Pacific Screen Awards Best Performance by an Actress". Asia Pacific Screen Awards – Official Site. Archived from the original on 22 January 2010. Retrieved 18 May 2010.
  9. ^ Asian American Film and Theater Project (October 2009). "2009 Films". New Jersey Independent South Asian Cine Fest 2009. Archived from the original on 26 December 2009. Retrieved 15 May 2010.
  10. ^ a b "Festival International des Cinémas d'Asie - Festival des Cinémas d'Asie de Vesoul". www.cinemas-asie.com.
  11. ^ "23RD AFRICAN, ASIAN AND LATIN AMERICAN FILM FESTIVAL". www.festivalcinemaafricano.org. Archived from the original on 13 June 2013.
  12. ^ "International Film Festival of India". Archived from the original on 28 February 2014. Retrieved 3 July 2013.
  13. ^ Ha Kyung-min (2 September 2024). "부산국제영화제, 지석상 등 3개 부문 심사위원 확정" [Busan International Film Festival, 3 categories including Ji Seok Award, jury members confirmed]. Newsis (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved 2 September 2024.

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