Person

Janis Streics

Directing · 1936–2026 · Anspoki, Republic of Latvia

Biography

Jānis Streičs (1936-2026) was a renowned Latvian film director, writer, actor and painter. Streičs is often described as the master of understanding the mentality of Latvians and no stranger to good-hearted irony and humour. His comedy films earned him an unwavering popularity among the people, and three of his films - Theatre (1978), A Limousine the Colour of Midsummer's Eve (1981), and The Child of Man (1992) - were awarded the national cinema prize 'Lielais Kristaps' as the best film of the year.

Known for

Filmography

2015The Smell Of Cinema
2015Teātris. Filmas arheoloģijaSelf
2010Rudolf's GoldWriter
2004Roses of AutumnScreenplay
2002Night-watchman and LaundressDirector
2002IpolitsDirector
2000The Mystery of the Old Parish HouseDirector
1997The Mills of FateDirector
1993The Cage
1993Latvju pūrs pielocīts. LatgaleNarrator (voice)
1992The Child of Man
1990Mēs esam un būsimDirector
1990Was There Karotin?Рудольф Петрович
1989Carmen HorrendumDirector
1986It's Easy to Fall Into an Overgrown DitchDirector
1985Meeting on the Milky WayDirector
1983Strange PassionsDirector
1982A Limousine the Colour of Midsummer's EveDirector
1981To Remember or to ForgetDirector
1979Unfinnished DinnerMan in black who follows #1
1979Unfinished DinnerMan in black who follows #1
1979TheatreAuthor
1978Theatre
1978Vīrietis labākajos gados
1977MasterDirector
1976This Dangerous Balcony DoorWriter
1975My Frivolous FriendDirector
1974Faithful Friend SanchoDirector
1974Ilga-IvolgaDirector
1973Chicken Get Counted In The AutumnDūms
1971Shoot in My PlaceFather Arsēnijs
1969Boys from Liv IslandDirector
1967Captain Enrico's WatchDirector

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