Directing
Janis Streics
Born September 26, 1936 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.
Directed Films
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Rudolf's Gold
2010·Drama
5.0
Roses of Autumn
2004·Comedy
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Night-watchman and Laundress
2002·Drama
7.5
The Mystery of the Old Parish House
2000·Drama
6.8
The Mills of Fate
1997·Drama
5.9
The Child of Man
1992·Comedy
10.0
Carmen Horrendum
1989·Drama
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It's Easy to Fall Into an Overgrown Ditch
1986·Drama
8.0
Meeting on the Milky Way
1985·Drama
7.0
Strange Passions
1983·Drama
6.4
A Limousine the Colour of Midsummer's Eve
1982·Drama
9.0
To Remember or to Forget
1981·Drama
2.0
Unfinnished Dinner
1979·Comedy
6.3
Theatre
1978·Comedy
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Master
1977·Drama
5.6
My Frivolous Friend
1975·Comedy
8.0
Faithful Friend Sancho
1974·Adventure
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Ilga-Ivolga
1974·War
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Shoot in My Place
1971·Adventure
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Boys from Liv Island
1969·Adventure
5.3
Captain Enrico's Watch
1967·Adventure
