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    Comparative study of heroic film tradition in Sri Lanka
    (University of Kelaniya, 2008) Nimalachandra, K.M.D.C.
    In the history ofSri Lankan cinema, which begins with the film "Rajakeeya Wickramaya" there are a number of films based on heroic historical characters. They include films such as "Saradiyel", "Seegiri Kashyapa", "Weera Puran Appu", "Weera Madduma Bandara". The film "Aba" can be regarded as the latest addition to that list. Similarly, in the Indian cinema, which has provided the inspiration there are many films based on historical heroic characters. This study examines the exaltation of patriotism in these films. Lester James Peris's "Weera Puran Appu" Joe Michel's "Weera Madduma Bandara" as well as "Bhagat Singh" directed by Raj Kumar Santoshi and "Mangal Panday" directed by Kethan Mehtha have been selected for a comparative study. The method used in this study is the method of content analysis. The Indian film creates patriotic feelings not only through the story but also through sensitive characters situation and handling of music. On the contrary the creative lapses on the part of the Sri Lankan filmmakers keep the Sinhala film at a relatively low ebb in this regard.
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    Trends of Sri Lankan new filmmakers in cinema
    (University of Kelaniya, 2008) Nimalachandra, K.M.D.C.
    In the early 1950's under the Sir Lankan cinema industry was in the nascent stage, the cinema was growing large crowd. But since of late the public response for cinema has been declining and this has let to the closing of threats and a reduction in the number of films produced. This has also badly affected the young people who wish to join the film industry in Sri Lanka. They are unable to gain any benefits for their investment in visual creations as such young people in the industry face numerous problems. Due to that new filmmakers are trying to use vivid methods to reduce the cost of film or creation. In this research, This research studied about the methods of new film makers are ado to reduce the cost of creation. Case study methods and indepth interviews have been used as the study methodology. Secondary data have been used as sources. Another new trend of young film makers, we can see is that they used digital technology for their creations, create number of short film than before and they display their short film for international film festivals.
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