Asoka Handagama

Master of Sri Lankan cinema, Asoka Handagama was born in the year 1960, in the city of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. He has been active in the film industry from 1989 to the present day, primarily focusing on the genres of drama, war, and romance, with his most renowned films including "This is My Moon" and "Flying with One Wing", the latter of which won the NETPAC Award at the Toronto International Film Festival. Handagama's authorial style is unique and thought-provoking, often confronting societal norms and delivering powerful commentaries on contemporary issues. Asoka Handagama, a man who never shies away from controversy, is a true artist, using film as his canvas to paint portraits of human courage, resilience, and the complexity of life in Sri Lanka.