A Democratic Proposal

A Democratic Proposal (2019)

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Title in English: A Democratic Proposal
Language: Sinhala
Duration: 18min19s
Year of Production: 2019

Synopsis
Just after a proposed suitor and his family had visited and left, Kanchana’s whole family starts to try and pitch her the marriage proposal. Kanchana, who didn’t like the idea of seeing proposed suitors in the first place, is annoyed, but find it hard to argue with the elders who aren’t ready to listen to her.
Amid one- sided arguments and emotional blackmailings from her family and relatives, she tries to build up some courage and figure out a way to escape.

Writer & Director Chandana Prasanna
Director of Photography Dimuthu Kalinga Production Designer Thisara Imbulana
Editor Chandana Prasanna
Producer Anomaa Rajakaruna
Make-up Nishan Abeysinghe
Art Director by Suranga Gunathilaka
Costume Designer by Chathu Rathnayake


Festivals and Awards
Jaffna International Cinema Festival
Nominated for Best Short film

Agenda14 Film Festival - Colombo
Jury Award
Best Cinematographer (Dimuthu Kalinga)
Best Editor (Chandana Prasanna)
Outstanding Performances (Ensemble Performance of the whole cast)

International Festivals - Official Selection
Official Selection - Rome Independent Prisma Awards
Official Selection - The Lift-Off Sessions
Official Selection - Tasveer South Asian Film Festival
Official Selection - Sunnyside Shorts International Film Festival 2020-Virtual
Official Selection - 3rd South Asian Short Film Festival