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H. D. Premaratne

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H. D. Premaratne

Born January 1, 1944

Died December 26, 2005 · aged 61

Hapuarachchige Don Premaratne (1944 – 26 December 2005) was a highly acclaimed, award-winning Sri Lankan filmmaker, director, screenwriter, and producer. He is widely remembered as the pioneer and symbol of "parallel cinema" in Sri Lanka, successfully bridging the gap between artistic, socially conscious storytelling and commercial box-office success.

Known For

SikuruliyaSikuruliya · 1975
Sikuruliya
1975
MovieMusicRomance
​A naive village girl’s romantic dreams are shattered when she is forced into an abusive marriage with a cruel aristocrat. Stripped of her innocence, she must find the strength to defy the patriarchal society that bounds her, transforming into a hardened, fiercely independent woman.
SeilamaSeilama · 1993
Seilama
★ 4.81993
MovieDrama
A husband and wife grow marijuana in the forest near their village, and it brings them troubles.
Weesi DelaWeesi Dela · 1997
Weesi Dela
★ 9.01997
MovieDramaRomance
Nirmal lives in a small village with his father and a beautiful sister, Sirima. The family is shattered when Sirima is raped by one of their neighbours.
ApekshaApeksha · 1978
Apeksha
1978
MovieRomanceDrama
A romantic story of a youth of lower class and a girl who raised in a wealthy family back ground.
The VirginsThe Virgins · 1993
The Virgins
★ 9.01993
MovieRomanceCrime
Anil Ruwanwalla, a young photographer meets beautiful Deepthi in a pub and later the friendship turns into love.

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