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.

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Awards and Honors

Critical Favorites

1969Nominee

Best Director

Boys from Liv Island

1997Nominee

Best Director

The Mills of Fate

1971Nominee

Best Performance

Shoot in My Place

Career Highlights

1983Highlight

Best Director

Strange Passions

1978Highlight

Best Performance

Theatre