Samige Kathawa (Sam's story) (Sinhala: සැමීගේ කතාව) is a 2014 Sri Lankan Sinhala drama film directed by Priyankara Vittanachchi and co-produced by Priyankara Vittanachchi, Wimal Deshapriya, Rohan Fonseka for Maheel Films.[2] It stars Jagath Chamila in lead role along with Sanath Gunathilake, Nilmini Buwaneka and Menik Kurukulasuriya. Music composed by Lakshman Joseph De Saram.[3][4] It is the 1202nd film in the Sri Lankan cinema.[5] The film has based on the Gratiaen Prize winning novel Sam's Story[6] of Captain Elmo Jayawardena.[7]
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| Directed by | Priyankara Vittanachchi |
| Written by | Priyankara Vittanachchi Puspa Kumara Ellawala |
| Based on | Novel by Elmo Jayawardena [1] |
| Produced by | Maheel Films |
| Starring | Jagath Chamila Sanath Gunathilake Menik Kurukulasuriya |
| Cinematography | Ruwan Costa |
| Edited by | Shyaman Premasundara |
| Music by | Lakshman Joseph De Saram |
Production company | Dil Films International |
| Distributed by | CEL Circuit |
Release date | 28 February 2014 (Sri Lanka) |
Running time | 94 minutes |
| Country | Sri Lanka |
| Language | Sinhala |
Cast edit
- Jagath Chamila as Sam
- Sanath Gunathilake
- Menik Kurukulasuriya
- Kusum Perera
- Nilmini Buwaneka as Sam's mother
- Victor Ramanayake
- Vathika Ravinath
- Thesara Jayawardane as Captain Elmo's daughter
Awards edit
The film had many positive reviews from local and international critics[8] and award ceremonies.[9]
- The Best Actor award at New York City International Film Festival 2013 = Jagath Chamila.[10]
- Special Jury Award at Fourth SAARC Film Festival.[11]
References edit
- ^ "'Samy' looking for a co-producer". Sunday Times. Retrieved 11 December 2019.
- ^ "'Samy's Story' goes from Gratien Award to glitz". Sunday Times. Retrieved 11 December 2019.
- ^ "Sri Lankan Screened Films". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 11 March 2017.
- ^ "Samige Kathawa (2011)". Sri Lanka Cinema History. Retrieved 1 March 2017.
- ^ "Sri Lanka Cinema History". National Film Corporation of Sri Lanka. Retrieved 3 October 2016.
- ^ "Samige Kathawa". Sarasavi Book Shop. Retrieved 1 March 2017.
- ^ "'Sam's Story' showing now". The Sunday Times. Retrieved 1 March 2017.
- ^ "Comment: Samige Kathawa". The Island. Retrieved 1 March 2017.
- ^ "Samige Kathawa (Sam's Story)". cultura.lk. Retrieved 1 March 2017.
- ^ "'It's an award for my country'". The Sunday Times. Retrieved 1 March 2017.
- ^ ""Suvisi Vivarana" wins Gold Award at SAARC Film Festival". Independent Television Network. Retrieved 1 March 2017.
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