Rekava

Name: Rekava
Director: Lester James Peries
Released: 1956-01-01

1956 film by Lester James Peries

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Released: 1956
Director: Lester James Peries
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Screenwriter: Lester James Peries
Producer: Lester James Peries
Cast: D. R. Nanayakkara
Runtime: 89 min
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Genre: drama film
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Country of origin: Sri Lanka

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Rekava is a 1956 film based on village life and mythical beliefs in Sri Lanka. It was the first Sinhala film to be shot entirely in Ceylon, using outdoor locations across the country. The film is also regarded as the first Sri Lankan production free from Indian influence. At the time, many Sinhala films were remakes of South Indian movies, often failing to reflect the local context and featuring stilted, unnatural dialogue.

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