Gunārs Cilinskis

Acting

Gunārs Cilinskis

Born May 23, 1931 · Ogre, Republic of Latvia

Died July 25, 1992 · aged 61

No biography available.

Known For

SunflowerSunflower · 1970
Sunflower
★ 7.51970
MovieDramaWar
After World War II, a woman refuses to believe her husband, missing on the Russian front, is dead. Flashbacks reveal their brief courtship and marriage. Years later, she travels to Russia with his photo, determined to find him. What will she discover?
In the Shadow of DeathIn the Shadow of Death · 1972
In the Shadow of Death
★ 6.21972
MovieDramaAdventure
A group of men go under-ice fishing, but find themselves trapped on a piece of ice, that has broken off. As they are drifting through the sea, the tension between them rises.
Beams Through GlassBeams Through Glass · 1969
Beams Through Glass
★ 7.01969
MovieDrama
The heroine of the film Asya works in the dining room of the Riga Glass Factory. She loves to carve wooden figures and wants to learn how to work glass, like her husband and all their friends. But to Uldis, his wife's hobbies don't seem serious. He is also indifferent to the troubles of his workmates, and thinks more about his career.
Gifts over the PhoneGifts over the Phone · 1978
Gifts over the Phone
★ 5.51978
MovieMysteryThriller
After the train conductor Pētersons receives money transfer from an unknown source, he suspects foul play involving the cargo he's transporting. He decides to do his own investigation into the matter, not realizing that he's putting himself and those around him in danger.
Ceļa zīmesCeļa zīmes · 1968
Ceļa zīmes
1968
MovieDrama
Young Ģirts leaves the city for a summer work placement in the countryside, where he stays with his beloved uncle Roberts, whom he has admired since losing his father. But the charming uncle proves to be a reckless driver, heavy drinker and womaniser, making a living from illicit rides. Drawn into Roberts and his friend Artūrs’s way of life, Ģirts gradually adopts their values and reckless habits. One night, a drunken car crash leaves the girl he loves injured, forcing Ģirts to confront the consequences of the choices he has made.
It's Easy to Fall Into an Overgrown DitchIt's Easy to Fall Into an Overgrown Ditch · 1986
It's Easy to Fall Into an Overgrown Ditch
★ 1.01986
MovieDrama
Latvia, 1980s. While striving for achievements in the Soviet kolhoz competition, people have forgotten to take care of their surroundings and their loved ones. The Latvian countryside is overwhelmed by alcoholism, and the chairman of the kolhoz is keeping the newly built culture hub locked up so that public would not "spoil it". Vitolds, the new secretary of the Young Communist League is ready to combat all the negative issues. However, it's important to do everything with moderation, as otherwise one may fall from one side of a ditch to another.
VictoriaVictoria · 1988
Victoria
★ 8.01988
MovieDrama
A miller's son, Johannes, falls in love with the daughter of a wealthy landowner, Victoria. The novel follows them through adolescence, as Johannes struggles with the social hierarchy and becomes a successful author, and Victoria is forced into marrying Otto, a lieutenant, to save the troubled family economy.
Lake SonataLake Sonata · 1976
Lake Sonata
★ 5.51976
MovieRomanceDrama
Doctor Rūdolfs spends time at his country cottage, and there he meets teacher Laura - a mother of two children whose husband is in prison. Rūdolfs rescues Laura's daughter, Zaiga, who is sick, befriends her son, Maris, and falls in love with Laura, but she desperately struggles with her feelings of responsibility towards her family.

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The Zitar FamilyThe Zitar Family · 1990
The Zitar Family
★ 5.01990
MovieDramaTV Movie
The epic film is based on the motifs of Vilis Lācis' novel "The Zītari Family". The tragedy of the Zītari family is a model of Latvian national history. With the beginning of World War I, the patriarchal way of life of Captain Andrejs and his wife Alvīne, their children Kārlis, Ings, Ernests, Elza and Janka changes, with years spent at work and in rare, modest celebrations. Kārlis voluntarily goes to the front, Ingus disappears without a trace on long sea voyages. Not wanting to live in the territory occupied by the German army, the Zītari evacuate to the distant Altai region. The unusually difficult living conditions and the drastically changing political situation of the post-revolutionary period also affect each member of the Zītari family. When the opportunity arises to return to Latvia, Andrejs and Alvīne are no longer among the living. The old sailor's nest has collapsed and the young Zītari are no longer able to preserve their father's house - all the property is stolen.