Vikaari
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| Vikaari | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Sandun Seneviratne |
| Screenplay by | Sandun Seneviratne Charlie Bray |
| Produced by | Sandun Seneviratne Charlie Bray |
| Starring | Ashan Dias Bimsara Premaratne Richard Dee Roberts |
Release date |
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Running time | 15 minutes |
| Countries | Sri Lanka UK |
| Language | English |
Vikaari (lit. 'Change') is a 2020 Sri Lankan science fiction horror drama short film written, directed and produced jointly by Sandun Seneviratne and Charlie Bray.[1] It was predominantly shot in Sri Lanka and few portions were shot in the UK.[2] The film premiered at the Los Angeles Screamfest Horror Film Festival on 15 October 2020, becoming the first film to be screened at the festival.[3] It won the Best Short Film award at the festival.[4][5]
Synopsis
[edit]The film showcases the cultural and political depiction and crisis which was deepened and sparked by the physical appearances of the physically and mentally affected differently abled infants in countries affected by civil war. The babies born in war torn nations were surprisingly talented with possessing supernatural powers.[1]
Cast
[edit]- Ashan Dias
- Bimsara Premaratne
- Richard Dee Roberts
References
[edit]- ^ a b Bray, Vikaari-Short-Charlie (2020-09-03). "Vikaari". SCREAMFEST. Retrieved 2020-10-21.
- ^ "Vikaari Goes Global". CeylonToday. Retrieved 2020-10-21.
- ^ "The Big Screen: 'VIKAARI' becomes first Sri Lankan film to premier at LA Screamfest". Sri Lanka News - Newsfirst. 2020-09-17. Retrieved 2020-10-21.
- ^ "'Vikaari', Sri Lankan sci-fi horror film bags 'Best Short' at Screamfest 2020". www.adaderana.lk. Retrieved 2020-10-21.
- ^ "Sri Lankan Short Film "Vikaari" wins big at L.A. Screamfest". Sri Lanka News - Newsfirst. 2020-10-18. Retrieved 2020-10-21.