Directing
Janis Streics
LV, RU cinema · 30 credits
Born
26 September 1936
Died
5 March 2026 (aged 89)
Birthplace
Anspoki, Republic of Latvia
Also known as Janis Streichs · Янис Стрейчс
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
Rudolf's Gold
Writer, Director
Roses of Autumn
Screenplay, Director
Ipolits
2002
Ipolits
Director, Writer
Night-watchman and Laundress
Director, Screenplay
The Mystery of the Old Parish House
Director, Writer
The Mills of Fate
Director, Screenplay
The Cage
Actor
Latvju pūrs pielocīts. Latgale
1993
Latvju pūrs pielocīts. Latgale
as Narrator (voice)
The Child of Man
Actor, Director, Writer
Was There Karotin?
as Рудольф Петрович
Carmen Horrendum
Director
It's Easy to Fall Into an Overgrown Ditch
Director, Writer
Strange Passions
Director, Screenplay
Theatre
Actor, Screenplay, Director
Master
Director, Screenplay
My Frivolous Friend
Director
Ilga-Ivolga
Director
Shoot in My Place
as Father Arsēnijs, Director
Boys from Liv Island
Director, Writer
