HORT FILM ‘HIRU DUTU MALAK’ SON CANCER AWARENESS
THE HIRU DUTU MALAK CAST INCLUDES DAMITHA ABEYRATNE , NITA FERNANDO , GNANANGA GUNAWARDENA , KUMARA THIRIMADURA , GAMINI HETTIARACHCH, REBECCA NIRMALIE , BUDDIKA RAMBUKWELLA, SARATH DIKKUMBURA , SEETHA KUMARI , DENUWAN SENADI AND CHILD ARTISTES FATHIMA RA
A short film titled “Hiru Dutu Malak “based on a true story was produced for and on behalf of the Sri Lanka Cancer Society by Prem Fernando of Negombo at the request of former Appeal Court Judge Walter Ladduwahetti who is the present Vice President of the Sri Lanka Cancer society.
This film is based on a story that conveys the message that Cancer in most cases can be cured with western medication provided the patient is admitted to a hospital for treatment as the first signs begin to appear. It stresses the fact that early diagnosis and treatment is the secret to success. It also depicts how the Sri Lanka Cancer Society assists these cancer patients in their times of need.
The film is directed by veteran film actor Cletus Mendis and this is his maiden effort as a director. Later he took up the task of directing the feature film “Parapura”.
The theme song was sung by Visharada Deepika Priyadharshani and Amarasiri Peiris, Lyrics were penned by Nandana Wickramage and music by Dinesh Subasinghe. Ayeshmantha Hettiarachchi handled the camera while the editing and special effects were done by Ranushka Fernando of Digital Line Negombo. The screenplay was writ- ten by Yolanda Weerasinghe.
All the cast, crew and other members of the team contributed their services free of charge considering it as a social responsibility.
Producer Prem Fernando donated an additional documentary made by Ranushka Fernando and Consultant surgeon Dr.Harsha Perera on the various types of cancer, it’s diagnosis process and advice on prevention and treatment.
These pictures were captured during the presentation ceremony held at the Sri Lanka Cancer Society Auditorium.