El Hale Kiribath
Apr 08, 2021 · 23m
Director
Ranga BandaranayakeOverview
"El Hale Kiribath" is a short film directed by Ranga Bandaranayake. Set in the aftermath of the 30-year ethnic conflict in Sri Lanka, the film follows a Tamil girl who arrives at a Sinhalese household in search of her disappeared brother from the war. The family she stays with carries their own unresolved grief, as their son was disappeared during the 1988–89 Insurrection. As the two sides confront their separate histories of loss, the story unfolds around the preparation and sharing of kiribath (milk rice), a traditional dish associated with celebration. Through this everyday ritual, the film reflects on memory, loss, and the complex intersections of grief, culture, and coexistence.
Cast of El Hale Kiribath
Crew of El Hale Kiribath
Ranga BandaranayakeDirector- Chamara Prasanna KodithuwakkuWriter
- Sumedha AthulasiriExecutive Producer
- Janaka SuranjithExecutive Producer
- Dimuth KuruppuEditor
- Chandana Senerath BandaraMakeup Artist
- Kokila WijesundaraArt Direction
- Chamara KamaladewaGraphic Designer
- Sanath PereraSound Recordist
- Padmasiri GunathilakaSound Recordist
- Chathura EkanayakeLighting Director
- Janith SusewhewaCinematography
- Saman PremarathnaAssistant Director
Nadika WeligodapolaMusic Director
About El Hale Kiribath
What is El Hale Kiribath about?
"El Hale Kiribath" is a short film directed by Ranga Bandaranayake. Set in the aftermath of the 30-year ethnic conflict in Sri Lanka, the film follows a Tamil girl who arrives at a Sinhalese household in search of her disappeared brother from the war. The family she stays with carries their own unresolved grief, as their son was disappeared during the 1988–89 Insurrection. As the two sides…
When was El Hale Kiribath released?
El Hale Kiribath was released on April 8, 2021.
How long is El Hale Kiribath?
El Hale Kiribath runs 23 minutes.
Who directed El Hale Kiribath?
El Hale Kiribath was directed by Ranga Bandaranayake.
Who is in the cast of El Hale Kiribath?
The cast of El Hale Kiribath includes Chandrasoma Binduhewa, Manike Attanayake, N. Theebadarshani, John Dinesh Sandaruwan and Priyantha Prabhash.