Juris Podnieks

Juris Podnieks

Juris Podnieks was born in Riga, Latvia in 1950. He graduated from the celebrated Soviet film school, VGIK, in 1975. He went to work at the Riga studio, first as assistant cameraman, then as cameraman before finally becoming a director in 1979. His first production "The Cradle" won a prize at the Leipzig Festival, and shortly afterwards "The Brothers Kokari” took first prize at the Kiev Youth Festival in 1981. In the same year he received wide recognition inside and outside of the Soviet Union for his film „Constellation of Riflemen” which won honours in the 17th All State Festival in Leningrad, and also the Latvian Kosovo prize. The film which first won him international recognition was "Is It Easy To Be Young?” which exploded many popular myths about Soviet youth. Juris happened to shoot some footage of young people at a rock concert in July 1985, which achieved some notoriety because a train returning to Riga afterwards was badly vandalised. He tracked down some of the youngsters and questioned them about their lives and aspirations. Two of them were tried and convicted of criminal damage on the train, and Juris managed to bluff his way into the courtroom to film the trial. The film broke box-office records in the Soviet Union and was later shown across the world. Podnieks’ collaborations with British Television (Central TV and Channel 4) have been very rewarding, giving British viewers insights and perceptions into events inside the Soviet Union. "Hello, Do You Here Us?” a five part documentary, was filmed over a three year period: showing unrest in Uzbekistan, survivors of the earthquake in Armenia, striking workers in Yaroslavl and former residents returning to Chernobyl. "Red Hot”, the first film in the series, was awarded the coveted Prix Italia. Podnieks’ later films were constructed around the rising tide of nationalism in the Baltic States. "Homeland” was an inspiring record of the outpouring of feeling accompanying Song Festival in Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania at which hauntingly beautiful songs banned for 50 years were sung by massed choirs. While filming the follow-up to "Homeland”, Podnieks and his crew came under sniper fire during a disturbance in Riga. This incident, still a subject of some controversy, is under investigation by the Latvia authorities. Andris Slapins, a long time friend and collaborator was killed instantly and Gvido Zvaigzne, who had worked with Juris filming, "Hello, Do You Hear Us?” died later from his injuries. Both shared camera credits on "Homeland” with Podnieks. The incident was captured on video and was broadcast as a postscript to "Homeland”. Podnieks used a mixture of interviews, music and archive footage to create a uniquely poetic form of documentary without the intrusion of voice-over. At the time of Podnieks’ tragic death he was developing a new project which later was included in the film “Unfinished Business” made by his colleagues.

  • ಜನಪ್ರಿಯತೆ : 0.945
  • ಹೆಸರುವಾಸಿಯಾಗಿದೆ : Directing
  • ಜನ್ಮದಿನ : 1950-12-05
  • ಹುಟ್ಟಿದ ಸ್ಥಳ : Riga, Latvian SSR, USSR
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Juris Podnieks ფილმები

  • 2024
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    Podnieks par Podnieku. Laika liecinieks

    Podnieks par Podnieku. Laika liecinieks

    1 2024 HD

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  • 2003
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    Flashback

    Flashback

    5 2003 HD

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  • 1979
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    Imants Ziedonis. Portrets locījumos

    Imants Ziedonis. Portrets locījumos

    1 1979 HD

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  • 1986
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    Vai viegli būt jaunam?

    Vai viegli būt jaunam?

    4.6 1986 HD

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  • 1977
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    Ceturtā dimensija

    Ceturtā dimensija

    1 1977 HD

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  • 1990
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    Krustceļš

    Krustceļš

    1 1990 HD

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  • 1986
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    Игры доброй воли

    Игры доброй воли

    1 1986 HD

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  • 1986
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    Vai viegli būt jaunam?

    Vai viegli būt jaunam?

    4.6 1986 HD

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  • 1981
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    Krustsolis

    Krustsolis

    1 1981 HD

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  • 1992
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    Klusuma stunda

    Klusuma stunda

    1 1992 HD

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  • 1977
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    Raimonds Pauls. Portrets ar mūziku

    Raimonds Pauls. Portrets ar mūziku

    1 1977 HD

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  • 1982
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    Strēlnieku zvaigznājs

    Strēlnieku zvaigznājs

    2 1982 HD

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  • 1991
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    Impērijas gals

    Impērijas gals

    1 1991 HD

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  • 1979
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    Puikas, zirgos!

    Puikas, zirgos!

    1 1979 HD

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  • 1979
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    Puikas, zirgos!

    Puikas, zirgos!

    1 1979 HD

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  • 1978
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    Brāļi Kokari

    Brāļi Kokari

    1 1978 HD

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  • 1984
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    Komandieris

    Komandieris

    1 1984 HD

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  • 1985
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    Veļ Sīzifs akmeni

    Veļ Sīzifs akmeni

    1 1985 HD

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  • 1985
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    Veļ Sīzifs akmeni

    Veļ Sīzifs akmeni

    1 1985 HD

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  • 1982
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    Strēlnieku zvaigznājs

    Strēlnieku zvaigznājs

    2 1982 HD

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  • 1991
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    Pēcvārds

    Pēcvārds

    1 1991 HD

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  • 1990
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    Krustceļš

    Krustceļš

    1 1990 HD

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  • 1990
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    Krustceļš

    Krustceļš

    1 1990 HD

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  • 1991
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    Impērijas gals

    Impērijas gals

    1 1991 HD

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  • 1992
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    Klusuma stunda

    Klusuma stunda

    1 1992 HD

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  • 1989
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    Soviets

    Soviets

    1 1989 HD

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  • 1989
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    Soviets

    Soviets

    1 1989 HD

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  • 1992
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    Naivie

    Naivie

    1 1992 HD

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  • 1980
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    Saruna ar karalieni

    Saruna ar karalieni

    6 1980 HD

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  • 1992
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    Klusuma stunda

    Klusuma stunda

    1 1992 HD

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  • 1978
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    Brāļi Kokari

    Brāļi Kokari

    1 1978 HD

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  • 1991
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    Impērijas gals

    Impērijas gals

    1 1991 HD

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  • 1990
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    Krustceļš

    Krustceļš

    1 1990 HD

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  • 1978
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    Vecāks par 10 minūtēm

    Vecāks par 10 minūtēm

    6.2 1978 HD

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  • 1991
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    Pēcvārds

    Pēcvārds

    1 1991 HD

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  • 1989
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    Soviets

    Soviets

    1 1989 HD

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  • 1979
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    Puikas, zirgos!

    Puikas, zirgos!

    1 1979 HD

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  • 1975
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    Aizliegtā zona

    Aizliegtā zona

    1 1975 HD

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  • 1981
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    ო, სპორტი, შენ ხარ სამყარო!

    ო, სპორტი, შენ ხარ სამყარო!

    6.1 1981 HD

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  • 1970
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    6 1970 HD

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