Jānis Streičs(1936-2026)

Director
Writer
Actor

Jānis Streičs was born on 26 September 1936 in Anspoki, Preilu parish, Daugavpils aprinkis, Latvia. He was a director and writer, known for The Child of Man (1992), The Mills of Fate (1997) and Teatris (1978). He was married to Vida. He died on 5 March 2026.

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Awards
- 4 wins & 5 nominations total

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Known for

The Child of Man

7.9

Director(as Janis Streics)

1992

The Mills of Fate

7.3

Director(as Janis Streics)

1997

Teatris

7.7

Director(as Janis Streics)

1978

A Limousine the Colour of Midsummer's Eve

8.5

Director(as Janis Streics)

1981

Credits

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Director

Rudolfa mantojums
6.9
- Director (as Janis Streics)
- 2010
Rudens rozes
6.6
- Director (as Janis Streics)
- 2004
Naktssargs un velasmazgataja
5.2
TV Movie
- Director (as Janis Streics)
- 2002
Ipolits
5.6
TV Movie
- Director (as Janis Streics)
- 2002
The Mystery of the Old Parish House
6.1
- Director (as Janis Streics)
- 2000
The Mills of Fate
7.3
- Director (as Janis Streics)
- 1997
The Child of Man
7.9
- Director (as Janis Streics)
- 1992
Carmen Horrendum
7.5
- Director (as Janis Streics)
- 1989
Aizaugusa gravi viegli krist
5.5
- Director (as Janis Streics)
- 1987
Tiksanas uz piena cela
7.0
- Director (as Janis Streics)
- 1986
Strange Passions
7.3
- Director (as Janis Streics)
- 1983
Atcereties vai aizmirst
6.7
- Director (as Janis Streics)
- 1982
A Limousine the Colour of Midsummer's Eve
8.5
- Director (as Janis Streics)
- 1981
Nepabeigtas vakarinas
6.3
- Director (as Janis Streics)
- 1979
Teatris
7.7
- Director (as Janis Streics)
- 1978

Writer

Rudolfa mantojums
6.9
- Writer (as Janis Streics)
- 2010
Rudens rozes
6.6
- Writer (as Janis Streics)
- 2004
Naktssargs un velasmazgataja
5.2
TV Movie
- Writer (as Janis Streics)
- 2002
Ipolits
5.6
TV Movie
- Writer (as Janis Streics)
- 2002
The Mystery of the Old Parish House
6.1
- Writer (as Janis Streics)
- 2000
The Mills of Fate
7.3
- Writer (as Janis Streics)
- 1997
The Child of Man
7.9
- screenplay (as Janis Streics)
- 1992
Aizaugusa gravi viegli krist
5.5
- screenplay (as Janis Streics)
- 1987
Strange Passions
7.3
- Writer (as Janis Streics)
- 1983
Teatris
7.7
- adaptation (as Janis Streics)
- 1978
Sis bistamas balkona durvis
7.0
- Writer (as Janis Streics)
- 1977
Meistars
6.1
- Writer (as Yan Streych)
- 1977

Actor

Personal details

Alternative names
- Janis Streics
Born
- September 26, 1936
- Anspoki, Preilu parish, Daugavpils aprinkis, Latvia
Died
- March 5, 2026
Spouse
- Vida? - March 5, 2026 (his death, 2 children)
Children

Did you know

Trivia
His 1991 comedy film The Child of Man was Latvia's submission for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film at the 65th Academy Awards, but did not make the shortlist.