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Compiled by Bharatha Malawaraarachchi ' Gini Meda Sakmana ' starts shooting in May "Gini Meda Sakmana" a film focusing on the country's prolonged war will commence shooting shortly. Directed by Christy Shelton Fernando, the film is centred on the crisis faced by ordinary persons due to the war. The film is woven around a disabled youth named Mahesh living in a village in the North. The film will discuss how young Mahesh is subjected to interference and pressure from both the state and anti-Government groups. Being a musician, Mahesh is harassed by both sides. He believes that he could escape the torment by leaving the country. "I wanted to highlight how the lives of ordinary people are affected by war," co-producer Ranjith Perera (Winson Films) told the Daily News. He explained that in our films, only the two parties involved in the war are featured. "The untold suffering and hardships experienced by non-combatants remain untouched though there is a large scope for such themes," added Ranjith. Ranjith says the film will be shot both in Sri Lanka and abroad - mostly in Switzerland and the Netherlands. "The shooting is scheduled to commence in May." Stressing that there is a great potential in the international market for local films, Ranjith says attention should be focused on producing films catering to this demand as it would help to uplift the local film industry. The film stars Sanath Gunathilake, Ravindra Randeniya, Joe Abeywickrema, Nadeeka Gunasekara and Wasantha Moragoda. Music is by Sarath Wickremage. The film is co-produced by the National Film Corporation and Winson Films. Ranjith's Winson Film earlier produced two films namely Sanda Madala and Thahanam Gaha. ########## New Sing-along Sinhala DVDs
This latest karaoke VCD/DVD which is the vol.5 of a Sinhala karaoke series presented by Torana includes songs with attractive visuals. Among the songs included in this karoake VCD/DVD are; Sudu Pata Meedum Galala, Kalak Avamen Perum, Durakathanayakin, Paya Aye Hinehenne, Sanda Modu Vela, Denna Priya Dathata, Ma Vinda Vedana etc. Torana Music proprietor Sarath Kotelawale says this new karaoke VCD/DVD will appeal to music fans across the country. He said Torana Music had made arrangements to introduce a new Sinhala Karaoke VCD/DVD every month. ########### ' Ira Mediyama ' triumphant in sunny Spain
Prasanna's film achieved the Silver award for the Best Film while main actress Nimmi Harasgama won the Best Actress award. Films from 16 countries including USA, France, Russia, India, Argentina, Japan and Korea were included in the festival's main competition section. The jury comprised veteran actors and eminent critics from countries such as USA, Korea, Sweden and France. Ira Mediyama combines three different stories of love, honour and hope within the context of the prolonged ethnic conflict. |
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In pursuing a novel initiative in presenting quality music products to
music lovers, Torana Music, the well-known local music label has just
released another Karaoke VCD/DVD comprising another 11 popular Sri Lankan
songs.
Acclaimed film director Prasanna Vithanage last week stole the
international limelight once again when his latest film "Ira Mediyama"
(August Sun) won two prestigious awards at the Las Palmas International
Film Festival held in Spain.
