Aleksandrs Leimanis

Aleksandrs Leimanis

Birth : 1913-09-17,

Death : 1990-06-06

History

Aleksandrs Leimanis directed his first film at the age of 50, having previously worked in various Latvian theatres and in film dubbing. He had a rash and unpredictable nature, talented ideas and energy, but the work process was always complicated.

Profile

Aleksandrs Leimanis

Movies

Unfinnished Dinner
In one of the prestigious restaurants during banquet speech a large company's director Palmgren is killed in front of dozen guests . Case is lead by Criminal Investigation Officer Pierre Monson with his assistants. Suspect can be easily intercepted if only miserably lazy police officers Kvant and Kristiansson instead of catching criminal would not argue with father of little 3 years old boy who yelled: "Police, police, mashed potatoes" when they ate hot dogs. Help comes from capital in form of the famous Commissioner Martin Beck, who discovers that murdered industrialist was involved in illegal activities and had many enemies. The case is linked as well with government's "higher ends".
Theatre
Human attempts to understand why when acting they are all going through the heart, but in real life are playing a role.
In a Claws of a Black Cancer
Writer
The action takes place in Kurzeme in the 17th century. The Duke of Courland, the King of Poland and the German barons wants power over the Latvian people. Farmers are the biggest victims of this power struggle.
In a Claws of a Black Cancer
Director
The action takes place in Kurzeme in the 17th century. The Duke of Courland, the King of Poland and the German barons wants power over the Latvian people. Farmers are the biggest victims of this power struggle.
Olegs and Aina
Director
Devil's Servants on a Devil's Mill
Writer
The 30-year war still goes on. Riga headmasters have decided to submit themselves to mercy of Polish-Lithuanian Duke. Rigas' defenders disagree strongly and steal the ceremonial Key of Riga. Will they succeed in their fight against all odds? Will three Latvian musketeers have their happily ever after?
Devil's Servants on a Devil's Mill
Director
The 30-year war still goes on. Riga headmasters have decided to submit themselves to mercy of Polish-Lithuanian Duke. Rigas' defenders disagree strongly and steal the ceremonial Key of Riga. Will they succeed in their fight against all odds? Will three Latvian musketeers have their happily ever after?
Devil's Servants
Writer
Three brave Latvian guys - Andris, Peter and Ermanis - justice, friendship and love for the totally inconceivable daring feats. For the feats they fall under, because opponent side is the power and the power, the court, and sometimes your opponent is not allowed for the mind and the quickness ... Brave young men spend their energy demand, enhance and support the three maidens, who love them and that they love: Ruta, Anna and Leene, like a brave and smart, funny and witty. There is no enemy that can stand against these six - for their joint efforts and together put in mind.
Devil's Servants
Director
Three brave Latvian guys - Andris, Peter and Ermanis - justice, friendship and love for the totally inconceivable daring feats. For the feats they fall under, because opponent side is the power and the power, the court, and sometimes your opponent is not allowed for the mind and the quickness ... Brave young men spend their energy demand, enhance and support the three maidens, who love them and that they love: Ruta, Anna and Leene, like a brave and smart, funny and witty. There is no enemy that can stand against these six - for their joint efforts and together put in mind.
Wagtail's Army Fighting Again
Director
A kids from "Armiya Tryasoguzki" are fighting "whites" again.
Wagtail's Army Fighting Again
Director
Director
«Тобаго» меняет курс
Director
Wagtail's Army
Director
Wagtail's Army
Director
An adventures of a few homeless kids during the Civil War in Russia in early twenties.