History in a new light
Ishara Jayawardane
Rakunsaraya sheds light on Sri
Lanka’s history. It teaches the young audience to look at the past in a
pleasurable manner
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Dhananjaya and Anusha |
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Uthpala and Dhewnaka. Pictures by Malan Karunaratne |
Rakunsaraya is an exciting new movie with an element of science
fiction. It is a wonderful creation of suspense and imagination. This
magical movie involves two children who travel into the past on a
mission. This mission is to retrieve the Rakunsaraya book of knowledge.
Rakunsaraya is a teledrama series done with the collaboration of i
group.
It will bring a unique experience for the Sri Lankan audience. There
are several reasons for this, one being that this production is not
commercially motivated. The teledrama is intended to enlighten the Sri
Lankan audience about their identity and history. The story which
revolves around the two children is intended for the younger audience.
At a time when inapt programs are telecast in the country,
Rakunsaraya promises to bring a refreshing experience tailor made for
the younger generation of Sri Lanka. This program is invaluable. Aimed
at giving knowledge of our heritage to the Sri Lankan audience the
teledrama is directed by Rosa Kele filmmaker Sanjaya Nirmal.
“Our aim is to create awareness about the rich history via the media
cinema and television,” said The i group Managing Director Dr. Damenda
Porage.
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The Rakunsaraya team |
“We propose is to give Sri Lankan children an enjoyable new tool to
explore our history. This will be different to the traditional book
knowledge. Children will be able to interpret history for themselves
through this innovation. We hope to instill a sense of patriotism in
them,” he added.
“Dr. Porage invited us to oversee the historical aspect of the film
in its historical context” said Ven. Ellawelle Medananda thera.
“The younger generation will receive an awareness about Sri Lankan
history and heritage through the tele production. This is a victory for
all of us” noted Post and Telecommunication Minister Jeevan Kumaratunga
The i group is a production company that goes in search of potentially
successful films. It specialises in developing the talent of artistes. |
