Suddilage Kathaawa (1984)
- Directed by
- Dharmasiri Bandaranayake
- Country
- Sri Lanka
The catalogue in 3D
The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this film is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
A woman named Suddi navigates the constraints and expectations of her rural Sri Lankan community. The film observes her personal struggles and the social dynamics that shape her life.
poignantintrospectiveslow-pacedsocially awareemotionally layeredcontemplativerealistic
What happens
Suddilage Kathaawa (English: The Story of Suddi) is a 1985 Sri Lankan film directed by Dharmasiri Bandaranayake and produced by Bandula Gunawardena. The film was based on the novel by reputed writer Simon Navagattegama, who later adapted the novel for the movie. The film stars Swarna Mallawarachchi in lead role along with Cyril Wickramage, Somy Rathnayake and Joe Abeywickrama in supportive roles. The film received critical acclaim and won the award for the Best Film at 1986 Sarasaviya Awards Ceremony. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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