Directing

Jānis Putniņš

Latvia - USSR 16 credits available

Biography

Studied at the German Language Department of the University of Latvia, Faculty of Foreign Languages. Holds a Bachelor's degree in Film Directing from the Massachusetts College of Art, a Master's degree in Media Studies / English from the State University of New York.

He has been director of several Latvian film studios and Latvian National Opera. He was the creative director of ADELL Saatchi & Saatchi.

Jānis Putniņš is known for work in directing across film and television. New Release currently presents 16 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes Zeno's Paradox (2022), The Year Before the War (2021), Touch of Dzenis (2017), Hide-and-seek (2001), Investigation of Related Events (1993), Eliyahu Rips: The Burning (2016), I Shall Return as a Flaming Rose (2014), Vogelfrei (2007). The recorded credits span 1980 to 2025, including 16 movies and 0 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.