Wasantha
An unprecedented look at Sri Lanka, through the life of a snake charmer.
In a Sri Lanka in the midst of a social crisis, an extraordinary snake hunter takes us into people's homes through his missions. He has one goal: to save both cobras and humans to accumulate karmic energy and achieve Nirvana. On the path to eternal salvation, the fear of death intrudes. Amidst mystery, music, and Buddhism, we find the portrait of an extraordinary man: Wasantha.
in production
Production: Dugong Films, Samarcanda Film, L’Eubage
In collaboration with: Lunia Film
Creative producers: Marco Alessi, Leonardo Barrile, Luca Bich, Luciano Barisone
With the contribution of: Regione Campania, Film Commission Regione Campania
With the support of: Universitat Pompeu Fabra - Barcelona School of Management, Dinamo Film, Premio Fausto Rossano per il diritto alla salute
Location: Sri Lanka
Language: Sinhala
Expected Duration: 90 minutes - Expected format: Colour, 4K (4096 x 2160)
With: Wasantha Narasinha (protagonist), Sir Premasiri Wevegedara, Monk Akarawaththe Sudhamma Thero, Dinesh Leelanda, Athula Pushpakumara Jayalath, Chaminda Pathirana.
Written and Directed by: Luca Ciriello
Assistant Director: Bagya D. Lankapura
Sound: Jan Stöckel
Editing: Luca Ciriello
Color Grading: Simona Infante
Sound Mix: Marco Saitta
Translation: Lidia Niroshika Gurusinghe, Ranisha Kuranage
