Juris Podnieks
Juris Podnieks was a renowned Latvian documentary filmmaker and television producer, best known for his innovative approach to storytelling and social commentary through film. His work captured the intricacies of human experiences and societal issues, earning him critical acclaim both in Latvia and internationally. Podnieks's legacy continues to influence contemporary filmmakers and is celebrated for his contributions to Latvian cinema.
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Juris Podnieks directed the documentary short film Puikas, zirgos!, which relates to Uldis Veispals' professional life.
Portālā filmas.lv pieejama Lielā Kristapa filmu kolekcija / Diena
Latvia· 2026-02-27
Juris Podnieks was a documentary film director and cinematographer whose films became a reflection of the collapse of the Soviet Empire.
Juris Podnieks nekad netaisīja savas filmas no ārpuses. Viņam vajadzēja būt iekšā / DienaLatvia· 2026-02-13
Juris Podnieks was a casualty of the barikade events.
Brīvību nevar uztvert kā pašsaprotamu arī mūsdienās / DienaLatvia· 2026-01-21
Juris Podnieks is noted as one of the individuals who lost their life during the barricades.
Barikādes atgādina, ka valsts nav tikai robežstabi, ēkas un lozungi / DienaLatvia· 2026-01-20
Juris Podnieks is honored for his role during the barricades and is buried at the Second Forest Cemetery.
Rīgā notiks barikāžu atceres pasākumi / DienaLatvia· 2026-01-20Juris Podnieks is mentioned as a cinematographer and director who worked with Hercs Franks.
Portālā filmas.lv skatāma režisora Herca Franka simtgadei veltīta filmu kolekcija / DienaLatvia· 2026-01-18
Juris Podnieks is one of the individuals honored for their sacrifice during the barricades, buried in Riga.
35 gadus pēc barikādēm joprojām pastāv mēģinājumi lauzt mūsu garu / DienaLatvia· 2026-01-13The year was declared the Year of Juris Podnieks to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the outstanding documentary filmmaker.
2025. gads kino. Plūdi un atplūdi / DienaLatvia· 2025-12-24
Juris Podnieks is celebrated for his contributions to cinema, with a special program dedicated to him on the occasion of his 75th birthday.
Sarunas ar un bez vārdiem. Dienasgrāmatu izdošana un koncerts Jura Podnieka gada noslēgumā / DienaLatvia· 2025-11-29
Juris Podnieks is celebrated for his contributions to documentary cinema and will turn 75 in 2025.
Ar vairākiem pasākumiem tiks noslēgts Jura Podnieka jubilejas gads / DienaLatvia· 2025-11-25Juris Podnieks is celebrated for his significant role in the history of the nation during the year dedicated to him.
Šogad filmas.lv Patriotu nedēļas uzmanības centrā ievērojamais dokumentālists Juris Podnieks / DienaLatvia· 2025-11-12
Juris Podnieks was a legendary documentary filmmaker with whom Roberts Vinovskis worked as a camera assistant.
Studija Lokomotīve svin 30 gadus ar īpašu jubilejas kino programmu / DienaLatvia· 2025-11-04
Juris Podnieks is referenced in the context of being associated with the 'čekas maisos'.
Pirmais piemineklis Kurzemes katlam / DienaLatvia· 2025-07-06
Juris Podnieks is a legendary documentary filmmaker who captured the youth protests in his film.
Ar rokfestivālu Zibens pa dibenu atzīmēs 40 gadus kopš grupas Pērkons leģendārā koncerta Ogrē / DienaLatvia· 2025-05-20
Juris Podnieks is a classic of documentary cinema in Latvia.
Par kaķiem un neatkarību. Tradicionālā 4. maija Latvijas filmu maratona labākā īpašība ir programmas daudzveidība / DienaLatvia· 2025-05-03
Juris Podnieks is remembered for his influential documentary work.
Jaunās un atcerošās sirdis / DienaLatvia· 2025-04-26
Juris Podnieks is celebrated for his renowned documentary 'Vai viegli būt jaunam?' which addresses youth issues.
Ko šogad varēs noskatīties 4. maija Latvijas filmu maratonā / DienaLatvia· 2025-04-24
He is celebrated for his famous film 'Vai viegli būt jaunam?'.
Arī šogad norisināsies tradicionālais 4. maija Latvijas filmu maratons / DienaLatvia· 2025-04-16
Juris Podnieks is remembered for his complex personality and is featured in a documentary film where Egons Dombrovskis voiced his thoughts.
Visu laiku ir daudzpunkte. Intervija ar aktieri Egonu Dombrovski / DienaLatvia· 2025-03-08
