Amarnath Jayatilaka
Amarnath Jayatilaka is one of the most important film makers in Sri Lanka. He started his career as a reviewer and editor of books and magazines about film. He has already produced and directed ten features. Before the Dawn from 1985 is regarded as a milestone in SriLankan cinema.
Filmography
Adaravanthayo (1968), Priyanga (1970), Thilaka and Thilakaa (1972), Siripala and Ranmenika (1977), Nivena ginna (1977), Ek davask re (1978), Adara Geethaya (1985), Arunata pera/Before the Dawn (1985), Yuvathipathi (1995), Bheeshanaye athuru kathawak/ A Drop in the Reign of Terror (2003)
Amarnath Jayatilaka at IFFR
A Drop in the Reign of Terror
104'
Sri Lanka
IFFR 2003