Personal Info
Known For:
Directing
Birthday:
September 26, 1936
Place of Birth:
Anspoki, Republic of Latvia
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Janis Streics
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
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | The Smell Of Cinema | |
| 2015 | Teātris. Filmas arheoloģija | Self |
| 1993 | The Cage | |
| 1993 | Latvju pūrs pielocīts. Latgale | Narrator (voice) |
| 1992 | The Child of Man | |
| 1990 | Was There Karotin? | Рудольф Петрович |
| 1978 | Theatre | |
| 1978 | Vīrietis labākajos gados | |
| 1973 | Chicken Get Counted In The Autumn | Dūms |
| 1971 | Shoot in My Place | tēvs Arsēnijs |
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Theatre | Author |