Amazing Sri Lanka

SevenEleven SG

they're still fighting, the sinhalese and SL tamils, arent they?

fighting is in further North where we can see artillies and amour vehicles moving northward. Colombo is also very tense where there are soldiers everywhere. Even AA guns can be seen on tall buildings

udontknowme SG

COOL TREES!!!!
and omg...i wanna go see cave rocks! and the 'writings/drawings' on them =P haha

when did u go...??

and back when u could sit on the boat thingies in hawparvilla, i'd close my eyes when i was in there ><

SevenEleven SG

Dambulla Cave Temple.

Although this picture looks great, the centre of attraction is not this but the caves on the mountain top. Dambulla is a huge granite hummock surrounding the countryside. This place was inhabited by monks for at least 2000 years and was known in ancient time as Jambukola. The caves are beautifully painted dating to 18th century.

SPLIT SECOND SG

I think this movie i seen before, it was a tamil movie. Excellent show shot at sri lanka and about the conflict going on. its a movie by the controversial indian director veteran maniratnam

Kannathil Muthamittal ( A peck on the cheek) 2002

This is an incredible movie that begins slowly. It leads you along in thinking of it as a typical maudlin family drama. Then, in the second half, there is a plot twist that utterly transforms this into a profound tale of global scope.
Especially beginning with the second half, you will find this movie an amazing experience.Excellent work! Though the war sequences reminded me of Saving Private Ryan, such a work was never attempted on Indian Screen...and also take note of the powerful music throughout the film, its got an amazing soundtrack (see sample link).

Sample: http://www.4shared.com/file/47917762/2ab422ef/Mother-Daughter_Meet.html

IMDB Link:.

http://us.imdb.com/Title?0312859

Kannathil Muthamittal ( A peck on the cheek) 2002

Directed by Mani Ratnam

Music by A. R. Rahman

Cinematography Ravi K. Chandran
Produced by Mani Ratnam, G. Srinivasan
Written by Mani Ratnam, Sujatha

Starring

R. Madhavan
Simran Bagga
J.D. Chakravarthy
Nandita Das
P. S. Keerthana
Prakash Raj
Distributed by Madras Talkies

Main

Kannathil Muthamittal (A Peck on the Cheek, கன்னத்தில் முத்தமிட்டால்) (2002) is an award-winning Tamil feature film directed by Mani Ratnam. It was one of the most successful movies by director Maniratnam.The film was released in March 2002 in India and worldwide. It stars P. S. Keerthana, Madhavan, Simran, Nandita Das and Prakash Raj. The film's score and soundtrack were composed by A. R. Rahman. The film's title is a famous phrase from a poem written by Subramanya Bharathy, which literally means a peck on the cheek. Mani Ratnam presents a glimpse of the Island of Sri Lanka at civil war, through the eyes of a child of Sri Lankan Tamil parentage, who desires to meet her biological mother. It is one of the best Indian films of 2002. The film premiered at the 2002 Toronto International Film Festival, and was selected as India's official entry to the 2004 Cannes Film Festival. It also received a strong reception when screened at the San Francisco International Film Festival in 2003.

Plot

Thiruchelvan (Madhavan), an engineer and writer by occupation, and Indra (Simran), a TV Newsreader, live in Chennai, Tamil Nadu with their three children, the eldest of whom is Amudha (P. S. Keerthana). Amudha is surrounded by love, a secure family and many friends. On her ninth birthday, Amudha learns from her father that she is an adopted child. Her parents came across her as a baby at a Red Cross camp in Rameshwaram. She further learns that her biological mother was displaced by the war in Sri Lanka just before giving birth, and the current whereabouts of her mother Shyama (Nandita Das) and her father Dileepan (J.D Chakravarthy) are unknown. Amudha intent on finding her biological parents, eventually convinces her adopted parents to take her on a search mission. Amudha and her parents arrive in a war-torn Sri Lanka. Dr. Wikramesinghe, (Prakash Raj), a friendly host, guides their quest to the North East, where they witness the brutal conditions and harsh realities of an ongoing civil strife on the island.

Critical reception

Kannathil Muthamittal met with acclaim upon release, with Ratnam and P. S. Keerthana's performance as the young Amudha particularly gaining praise. Channel 4 Films described the film as "stunning...thought provoking,"[2] and Time Out Chicago declared, "Ratnam has a ravishing eye."[2] The Chicago Reader observed "[Ratnam's] passionate conviction fortifies the tragic and inspirational aspects of the story"[2] and the Chicago Tribune wrote "Realistic, intelligently written and often quite moving.

Awards

The film has won the following awards[1] since its release:

2003 Jerusalem Film Festival (Jerusalem)Won - In Spirit for Freedom Award - Best Feature - Kannathil Muthamittal - Mani Ratnam
2003 Los Angeles Indian Film Festival (USA)
Won - Audience Award - Best Feature Film - Kannathil Muthamittal - Mani Ratnam
2003 National Film Awards (India)
Won - Silver Lotus Award - Best Audiography - A.S. Laxmi Narayanan.
Won - Silver Lotus Award - Best Editing - A. Sreekar Prasad
Won - Silver Lotus Award - Best Child Artist - P. S. Keerthana
Won - Silver Lotus Award - Best Music Direction - A. R. Rahman
Won - Silver Lotus Award - Best Lyricist - Vairamuthu
Won - Silver Lotus Award - Best Regional Film (Tamil) - Kannathil Muthamittal - Mani Ratnam
2002 Filmfare Awards South (India)
Won - Filmfare Best Actress Award (Tamil) - Simran Bagga
Won - Filmfare Best Director Award (Tamil) - Mani Ratnam
Won - Filmfare Best Cinematographer Award (Tamil)- Ravi.K Chandran
Won - Filmfare Best Lyricist Award (Tamil) - Vairamutthu
2004 RiverRun International Film Festival (USA)
Won - Audience Award - Best Feature - Kannathil Muthamittal - Mani Ratnam
2004 Film Fest New Haven (USA)
Won - Special Award - Achievement Award - Kannathil Muthamittal - Mani Ratnam
Won - Jury Award - Features (International) - First Place Winner - Kannathil Muthamittal - Mani Ratnam
Won - Audience Award - Feature (International) - Kannathil Muthamittal - Mani Ratnam
2004 Westchester Film Festival (USA)
Won - Best International Film - Kannathil Muthamittal - Mani Ratnam
2003 Zimbabwe International Film Festival (Zimbabwe)
Won - Best Picture - Kannathil Muthamittal - Mani Ratnam

The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Soundtrack by A. R. Rahman
Released February 4, 2002
Genre Soundtrack
Length 32:14
Label TIPS
Producer A. R. Rahman

The film soundtrack features score and 6 songs composed by A. R. Rahman, with lyrics by Vairamuthu.The soundtrack was released in 2002 along with the release of the film to acclaim, and quickly became popular. The score and soundtrack of the film fetched A. R. Rahman his fourth National Film Award for Best Music Direction and another National Film Award for Best Lyrics for lyricist Vairamuthu. The background score was of high calibre resembling new age and celtic like tunes came as a brilliant piece of piece of work by AR Rahman.

SevenEleven SG

Originally these were rock caves being converted to temple by walls on these caves

gigabyte14 SG

backpack ah?

SPLIT SECOND SG

i heard from my indian frens, if u are indian or tamil, its not safe to go there for they will arrest you. But if u are an asian of oriental descent or a caucasian, i think they are not concerned.

SevenEleven SG

backpack ah?

almost......we will stay at any hotel/guesthouse we went. so, it's a little like free and easy.

Fatum SG

where are the food pics ? ...

SevenEleven SG

i heard from my indian frens, if u are indian or tamil, its not safe to go there for they will arrest you. But if u are an asian of oriental descent or a caucasian, i think they are not concerned.

i'm sorry but i'll have to laugh at your naive friends. there are indian and tamil everywhere especially in the city colombo. i think you will probably be safe if you stay out of the warzone. Anyway, we went as far north as possible but did not hear any gunfire sound

SevenEleven SG

where are the food pics ? ...

maybe at the end of the pictures where i can get to moan about the delicious chill crabs without the shells

SPLIT SECOND SG

you cant predict, sh*t happens. When sh8t happened, Pap can save you?. You went there out of your own will and got into trouble . think about it. Btw i have not heard of any s'poreans going to sri lanka for holidays.

btw wats the purpose of your thread?. u want to test water by coercing other s'poreans go there?

I AM IN OZ NOW AND THERE ARE TONS OF SRI LANKANS HERE. i have heard of all the horror stories. and even in colombo, they say it is not unusual to see a dead corpse rotting and lying on the road

i think all of us will need to assess the country first before going there. coz when sh*t happens, guarantee kansas will say goodbye.

SPLIT SECOND SG

a lot of people go missing in a lot of places in the world every day.BUT THEY DONT GET PUBLISCISED.

SevenEleven SG

btw wats the purpose of your thread?. u want to test water by coercing other s'poreans go there?

I AM IN OZ NOW AND THERE ARE TONS OF SRI LANKANS HERE. i have heard of all the horror stories. and even in colombo, they say it is not unusual to see a dead corpse rotting and lying on the road

i think all of us will need to assess the country first before going there. coz when sh*t happens, guarantee kansas will say goodbye.

1. why would PAP be involved? I have my insurance.

2. Maybe there are many other things you have not heard too

3. Purpose of my thread? Well, i'm sharing and showing my friends in Club 30 my photos and adventure.

4. coercing? I don't run a tour agency. this is not a political thread otherwise i would have post them in speakers corner

5. I have friends in Sri Lanka and i think y they are all fine.

6. I have heard to horror stories in OZ too. does that mean I shouldn't visit OZ too?

7. We have our wisdom too. I wouldn't visit Afganistan now.

gigabyte14 SG

almost......we will stay at any hotel/guesthouse we went. so, it's a little like free and easy.

i am dying to try my virgin backpacking, but where do you suggest for a first timer ah?

SevenEleven SG

Some of these painting done in the 18 century. Notice that there were only 4 colours being used in the painting (Black, White, Red & Yellow). Blue colour are very rare and expensive and only the kings could affor them.

SevenEleven SG

i am dying to try my virgin backpacking, but where do you suggest for a first timer ah?

anywhere is fine. 1st, read and know the place well. Next, get a small group of people with common interest. Be prepare to rough it out. My first backpack was from Nepal to Tibet and we travel cheap.

SevenEleven SG

Devaraja Lena

Inside the first cave is a reclining image of the Buddha making the first cave a bit cramped. The painting on the wall are faded and obscured by centuries of smoke from oil lamps and incense.

ShrodingersCat SG

aaah so nice to see this thread.. I went to Sri Lanka about 2 years ago .. and you know, It's original name is Serendip - it is the place that gave the word "serendipity' - fortunate accident.

I think it is a lovely place too - one of the things I regret buying :P (I am not usually a very touristy shopper) was one of those moonstones they have at their door. It is only available in Kandy, and carved stone is just too heavy to lug around. I regret not ordering one to ship home though!!

and if there were any corpses lying around randomly in Colombo - I didn't see them.

ShrodingersCat SG

Another interesting thing about Sri Lanka (and its history of wars with India) is how Sri Lanka was portrayed as the home of Ravana - the demon that kidnapped Sita away in the Ramayana.

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