The Burning of Lanka
Lanka Dahan (Lanka Aflame) is a 1917 Indian silent film directed by Dhundiraj Govind Phalke (Dadasaheb Phalke). Phalke also wrote the film based on an episode of the Hindu epic Ramayana, credited to Valmiki. A retelling
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Lanka Dahan (Lanka Aflame) is a 1917 Indian silent film directed by Dhundiraj Govind Phalke (Dadasaheb Phalke). Phalke also wrote the film based on an episode of the Hindu epic Ramayana, credited to Valmiki. A retelling
1989 short movie by the creator of SOUTH PARK, Trey Parker
The journey as a quest to connect, avoiding the view of local reality as something alien; observing and attempting to understand how the Sinhalese live, with respect and admiration.
During the Full Moon Festival at Kataragama, participants celebrate the god Skanda and goddess Valli through color, dance and acts of piety.
One of the most graphic television documentaries ever shown in the United Kingdom, this documentary outlines atrocities which were committed during the final months of the Sri Lankan Civil War and features amateur video
“Every day I think about my family, my children, the future.” Two years ago, Magheswaran Naganathy fled Sri Lanka. He lives with Ratha Sivaramalingam, Puniya Sundarampillai, and around fifty other Tamils in a Salvation A
Documentary about heavy music in Sri Lanka told through the eyes of participants of the local scene.
This mythological tale of arrogance and downfall was adapted from the "Ramayan" myth. Lord Shiva, the omnipresent god who represents destruction, is displeased with Ravana, the proud demon king of Sri Lanka. So Shiva sen
Downshifter Alex lives in Sri Lanka as a white king. Parents' arrival coincides with mystical appearance of the local deity, Shamka, in the village. Alex's peaceful life ends at this point.
Single mothers Anulawathi, Thushari and Jega drive tuk-tuks to earn money to support their families. In Sri Lanka, most drivers are men, but these women are breaking the mold for the sake of their children's futures.
In 2011 Channel 4 exposed damning evidence of atrocities committed in the war in Sri Lanka. Jon Snow presents this powerful follow-up film, revealing new video evidence.
The final awful months of the Sri Lankan Civil War, told by the people who lived through it.
Born To Fly, directed and produced by Ali Khajeian, tells the story of dedication and perseverance through the eyes of Melbourne-based Ultra Runner, Rahul Sharma, from running his first marathon to setting a world record
A Documentary about the Lanka Comic Con, history of how it started, and its community.
We investigate how the scars of Buddhist strongholds like Afghanistan, Pakistan and Indonesia into Muslim-majority countries, has resulted in this pacificist religion becoming weaponised across Sri Lanka. Backed by poli
Hilda Granström runs a ladies' tailoring shop. Her husband Richard is a cellist in the Opera Orchestra. Their three daughters help out in Hilda's shop. Richard's 80-year-old mother, who once was a dancer, also lives with
A CID officer disguises himself as a music teacher to rescue a kidnapped film star from a school and, in the process, save the country.