‘Adaraneeya Kathawak’ (A Melody of Love) a musical movie directed by Priyantha Colambage has completed its shooting with final scenes filmed at a beautiful location in Belihuloya, Balangoda recently. Most of the shooting in this fourth directorial venture of award winning filmmaker Priyantha was done in Colombo and is undergoing its post-production at this stage. [...]
The story of is a celebration of Dominican culture born from the isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic . It evolved from an intimate, audience-free concert film into a massive world tour that redefined the legacy of one of Latin music's most iconic figures. The Pandemic Inspiration
While the world was under lockdown, Juan Luis Guerra sought a way to bring joy and "songs of hope" to people during difficult times. He collaborated with his eldest son, , who directed the project, to film a historic performance on the pristine, secluded Playa Esmeralda in Miches, Dominican Republic. Juan Luis Guerra 4.40: Entre Mar Y Palmeras
: With no live audience present, the "sea and palm trees" (Entre Mar y Palmeras) became the only witnesses to the performance. The story of is a celebration of Dominican
: The goal was to capture the "Dominican essence"—the intimacy of an acoustic session mixed with the high energy of the tropics. He collaborated with his eldest son, , who
The project first premiered as an HBO Max concert special in June 2021. It featured reimagined classics like a "Debussy-style" intro for "Ojalá Que Llueva Café" and high-energy medleys of his legendary merengues and bachatas.
: The live album and film were critical successes, winning Latin Grammys for Best Long Form Music Video and Best Merengue/Bachata Album.