About
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.
Filmography
Rudolf's Gold2010 · Director, Writer
Roses of Autumn2004 · Director, Screenplay
Night-watchman and Laundress2002 · Screenplay, Director
Ipolits2002 · Director, Writer
The Mystery of the Old Parish House2000 · Director, Writer
The Mills of Fate1997 · Screenplay, Director
The Child of Man1992 · Director, Writer
Mēs esam un būsim1990 · Director
Carmen Horrendum1989 · Director
It's Easy to Fall Into an Overgrown Ditch1986 · Director, Writer
Meeting on the Milky Way1985 · Director
Strange Passions1983 · Director, Screenplay
A Limousine the Colour of Midsummer's Eve1982 · Director
To Remember or to Forget1981 · Director
Unfinnished Dinner1979 · Director
Theatre1978 · Screenplay, Director
Master1977 · Screenplay, Director
This Dangerous Balcony Door1976 · Writer
My Frivolous Friend1975 · Director
Faithful Friend Sancho1974 · Director