Sri Lankan filmmaker clinches Best Director Award at Dhaka International Film Festival

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Dhaka, Jan 29 - Sri Lankan film director Jagath Manuwarna has clinched the esteemed 'Best Director' award in Asian Competition Section of the 22nd Dhaka International Film Festival (DIFF).

Manuwarna's stellar victory is attributed to his feature film directorial debut, 'Whispering Mountains' (Rahas Kiyana Kandu), which first dazzled audiences at the Bright Future programme of the 2023 International Film Festival Rotterdam.

The film not only premiered there but also secured the NETPAC Awards for the best Asian feature film, marking a notable recognition for the director's exceptional storytelling prowess.

The 87-minute cinematic masterpiece continued its journey, earning an invitation to the prestigious 28th Busan International Film Festival in October 2023, further solidifying its standing on the global cinematic stage.

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DOT Monday, 29 January 2024 12:14 PM

Congratulations !

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Nihal S Monday, 29 January 2024 12:55 PM

Congratulations.

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Anura Jayantha Monday, 29 January 2024 02:27 PM

Well done! We are proud of you!

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Lasa Perera Monday, 29 January 2024 02:46 PM

Congratulations!!!!

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Dasa P Monday, 29 January 2024 06:12 PM

I hardly watch Sri Lankan teledramas. You changed my habits. I enjoyed "Kodi Gaha Yata" like a western movie. Congradulations and may God protect you!

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Artiat Monday, 29 January 2024 08:15 PM

Promising young artist. Hope he would stick to the field of art instead of venturing into dirty world of politics.

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