History of Cinema in Sri Lanka Quiz

Who is considered the father of Sri Lankan cinema?

• Chandran Rutnam

• Sirisena Wimalaweera

• Mahinda Rajapaksa

• Ranjan Ramanayake

Which year marked the beginning of the Sinhala film industry in Sri Lanka?

• 1938

• 1947

• 1955

• 1962

Who directed the critically acclaimed film 'Rekava' in 1956, which is considered a milestone in Sri Lankan cinema?

• Lester James Peries

• Steven Spielberg

• Martin Scorsese

• Alfred Hitchcock

Which traditional Sri Lankan art form has had a significant influence on the themes and aesthetics of Sri Lankan cinema?

• Mexican folk music

• Japanese Kabuki theater

• Traditional Sri Lankan pottery

• Kandyan dance

Who is known for their role in the film 'Gamperaliya' and is considered one of the most prominent actors in Sri Lankan cinema?

• Tom Hanks

• Joe Abeywickrama

• Leonardo DiCaprio

• Jennifer Lawrence

Which film by Prasanna Vithanage won the Silver Peacock for the Best Director at the International Film Festival of India in 2002?

• Sankara

• Anantha Rathriya

• Akasa Kusum

• Ira Madiyama

Who is known for their directorial work in the film 'Sagara Jalaya Madi Handuwa Oba Handa'?

• Steven Spielberg

• Quentin Tarantino

• Lester James Peries

• Martin Scorsese

Which film by Dharmasena Pathiraja is known for its portrayal of social and political issues in Sri Lanka?

• The Lord of the Rings

• Frozen

• The Shawshank Redemption

• Bambaru Awith

Who is known for their role in the film 'Sarungale' and is considered one of the most influential actresses in Sri Lankan cinema?

• Priyanka Chopra

• Malini Fonseka

• Angelina Jolie

• Jennifer Lawrence

Which film by Lester James Peries is known for its exploration of the clash between traditional and modern values in Sri Lankan society?

• The Godfather

• Rekava

• Jurassic Park

• Titanic