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Prasanna Vithanage
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Prasanna Vithanage during Vesoul International Film Festival of Asian Cinema, 2009
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| Born | 14 March 1962 Panadura, Western Province, Sri Lanka
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| Nationality | Sri Lankan |
| Occupation | Filmmaker |
| Years active | 1980s–present |
| Known for | Prasanna Vithanage Academy of Acting |
| Spouse(s) |
Damayanthi Fonseka
(m. 1991) |
| Awards | Full 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.
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Filmography
| Year | Title | Credited as | Notes | Ref(s) | ||
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| Director | Producer | Writer | ||||
| 1991 | 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 | ||
| 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 |
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| 2019 | Gaadi | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
| 2023 | Bhagwan Bharose | No | Yes | No | ||
| 2023 | Paradise | Yes | No | Yes | Won Kim Jiseok award at the BIFF | |
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Denotes films that have not yet been released |
Awards
Ira Madiyama (August Sun)
- Grand Prix (Special Mention) "Le Regard d'or" – Fribourg International Film Festival 2004
- FIPRESCI Award – 17th Singapore International Film Festival 2004
- NETPAC Award – 17th Singapore International Film Festival 2004
Akasa Kusum (Flowers of the Sky)
Awards
- Best Actress – Malini Fonseka, Levante International Film Festival, Italy
- Best Actress – Malini Fonseka – SAARC Film Festival 2012
– Nominee, International Federation of Film Critics (FIPRESCI) Award
- Asia Pacific Screen Awards, Australia
– Nominee, Best Actress Malini Fonseka
- New Jersey Independent South Asian Cine Fest, US
Oba Nathuwa Oba Ekka (With You, Without You)
- Cyclo d'Or – Best Film, Vesoul International Film Festival
- NETPAC, Vesoul International Film Festival
- SIGNIS, Milano -African Asian Latin American Film Festival
- Silver Peacock Award (Best Actress – Anjali Patil), Indian International Film Festival (IFFF), India
Honours
- Jury member at the 2024 Busan International Film Festival for its competition section 'Kim Jiseok Award'.
