Janis Streics
Directing
- Born
- September 26, 1936 · Anspoki, Republic of Latvia
- Died
- March 5, 2026 (age 89)
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
A Limousine the Colour of Midsummer's Eve
February 1, 1982
Theatre
October 15, 1978
The Child of Man
January 17, 1992
My Frivolous Friend
November 26, 1975
The Mills of Fate
November 21, 1997
Captain Enrico's Watch
November 16, 1967
The Mystery of the Old Parish House
July 11, 2000
This Dangerous Balcony Door
November 15, 1976
Meeting on the Milky Way
July 12, 1985
Faithful Friend Sancho
November 26, 1974
To Remember or to Forget
January 3, 1981
It's Easy to Fall Into an Overgrown Ditch
March 3, 1986
Behind the camera23
- 2010Rudolf's Gold Writer, Director
- 2004Roses of Autumn Screenplay, Director
- 2002Night-watchman and Laundress Director, Screenplay
- 2002Ipolits Director, Writer
- 2000The Mystery of the Old Parish House Director, Writer
- 1997The Mills of Fate Director, Screenplay
- 1992The Child of Man Director, Writer
- 1990Mēs esam un būsim Director
- 1989Carmen Horrendum Director
- 1986It's Easy to Fall Into an Overgrown Ditch