Internationally acclaimed Sri Lankan film director Prasanna Vithanage has been awarded with another international award in Granada.

His latest film Flowers of the Sky (Akasa Kusum) shared the best Asian film award (NETPAC) with Iranian film Before the Bunal at the third Granada international film festival in Southern Spain on Saturday.

Akasa Kusum's main actress, Malini Fonseka, was awarded the Silver Peacock at the 39 International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in December, last year.

Vithange's previous films, Pawuru Walalu, Purahanda Kaluvara and Ira Madiyama won many international awards.

His co-production Machan, directed by Full Monty producer Uberto Pasolini premiered at the 65th Venice Film Festival in 2008.

The Jury of the festival said Akasa Kusum was recognised "For its strong portrayal of female characters whose lives, regrets and new beginnings are depicted in a delicate yet convincing way".

Akasa Kusum which is currently touring the festival circuit will be released into Sri Lankan cinemas in July this year.