Podnieks On Podnieks. A Witness To History (2024)
A film about the outstanding Latvian film director Juris Podnieks, who during his lifetime gained the fame of a fighter for justice and an "eye-opener". Podnieks has created testimonies about the most important events of the twentieth century in the post-Soviet territory. He always saw a bigger picture, it was not just Latvia what interested him. His ability to cover such a wide spectrum of themes - wars, lost freedom of his own country, the Soviet regime and its collapse, young people, artists. But most importantly, he was always focusing on the human soul. Juris creates an emotional bond between the author and his characters, the characters and the viewer - he was talking to each individual. Perhaps this is why his films made such an effect on the viewer. Juris Podnieks has clearly been able to influence millions of viewers with his films. Juris himself died in the summer of 1992 in a diving accident. Did he manage to fulfill his mission in this life?
Cast
- Juris Podnieks - Self (archival footage)
- Egons Dombrovskis - (voice)
Screenplay
Trailer
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- What is Podnieks On Podnieks. A Witness To History about?
- A film about the outstanding Latvian film director Juris Podnieks, who during his lifetime gained the fame of a fighter for justice and an "eye-opener". Podnieks has created testimonies about the most important events of the twentieth century in the post-Soviet territory. He always saw a bigger picture, it was not just Latvia what interested him. His ability to cover such a wide spectrum of themes - wars, lost freedom of his own country, the Soviet regime and its collapse, young people, artists. But most importantly, he was always focusing on the human soul. Juris creates an emotional bond between the author and his characters, the characters and the viewer - he was talking to each individual. Perhaps this is why his films made such an effect on the viewer. Juris Podnieks has clearly been able to influence millions of viewers with his films. Juris himself died in the summer of 1992 in a diving accident. Did he manage to fulfill his mission in this life?
- Who directed Podnieks On Podnieks. A Witness To History?
- Podnieks On Podnieks. A Witness To History was directed by Anna Viduleja, Antra Cilinska.
- Who stars in Podnieks On Podnieks. A Witness To History?
- Podnieks On Podnieks. A Witness To History stars Juris Podnieks, Egons Dombrovskis.
- How long is Podnieks On Podnieks. A Witness To History?
- Podnieks On Podnieks. A Witness To History has a runtime of 2h 8m (128 minutes).
- What genre is Podnieks On Podnieks. A Witness To History?
- Podnieks On Podnieks. A Witness To History is a Documentary film.
- Where was Podnieks On Podnieks. A Witness To History produced?
- Podnieks On Podnieks. A Witness To History was produced in Latvia.