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Comparative study of heroic film tradition in Sri Lanka

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dc.contributor.author Nimalachandra, K.M.D.C.
dc.date.accessioned 2015-05-25T08:21:18Z
dc.date.available 2015-05-25T08:21:18Z
dc.date.issued 2008
dc.identifier.citation Nimalachandra, K.M.D.C., 2008. Comparative study of heroic film tradition in Sri Lanka, Proceedings of the Annual Research Symposium 2008, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, pp 73. en_US
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dc.identifier.uri http://repository.kln.ac.lk/handle/123456789/7675
dc.description.abstract 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. en_US
dc.language.iso en en_US
dc.publisher University of Kelaniya en_US
dc.subject Heroic historical characters, Patriotism, Sri Lankan cinema, Comparative study, Characters situation en_US
dc.title Comparative study of heroic film tradition in Sri Lanka en_US
dc.type Article en_US


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