Jēkabs Nīmanis

Upside Down (2025)

Andulis, a little bat, wakes up at the wrong time and discovers that he, unlike his fellow bats, loves sunlight and warmth. After making friends with Little Mouse, who looks almost like him, Andulis is surprised to find out that, unlike his own dwelling, L ...

The Life of a Mushroom (2024)

A simple but sweet story about a family of mushroom flies who try to keep "their" mushroom from ending up in a hunter's basket by using techniques such as repainting it, covering it with moss, and other tricks. ...

Kur mājo teātris (2024)

A documentary concert film about the last season of JRT at the legendary theater. About leaving and returning. This is an attempt to capture the special atmosphere that prevailed in the historic building during the first 20 years of JRT's existence and con ...

The Black Monk (2022)

Andrey Kovrin, overworked intellectual who dreams of liberty and glory, decides to retire to the country house of his old friend Pesotsky and his daughter Tanya to get some rest. As he sits in the garden, he sees the ghost of a monk, who will haunt his sta ...

Hush Hush Little Bear (2022)

While the parent bears are gathering reserves for the winter, the cubs are having fun with a ball of wool … A story told to the tune of a Latvian lullaby, "Hush Hush Little Bear" ('Aijā, žūžū, lāča bērni'). ...

Baņuta (2021)

Fighting as a partisan in the mythical Baltic past and in wars in 20th century Eastern Europe at the same time, Baņuta's life is saved by weary and disenchanted Lithuanian prince, Daumants. Speeding away on a motorcycle, he brings the fighter back to his ...

Determined Amateurs (2021)

The actors of the amateur theatre troupe in the Eastern part of Latvia (Latgale) live from the heart. In their daily life they are rooted in their own land, but on stage – true to life and funny. They are so strong they enjoy laughing at the ...

Foster Mothers (2021)

Wild animals are in trouble. In areas that have always been covered with forests, there are now new housing estates, highways and polygons. Because of human activity, more and more animals get into accidents. But the injured animals still have hope because ...

Swan Maiden (2020)

When in love, one has no idea the price that must be paid to keep this love alive. This is a film about a woman forced to choose between her own freedom or being a loving mother and wife. The script is based on motifs from the fairy tale by Latvian writer ...

The Pack (2020)

When his family moves to the city of Zlín and 16-year-old David joins a new hockey team, the Wolves, he is determined to succeed. There's, however, the other goalie, Miky – and his position seems unshakeable. The team doesn't welcome David with open arm ...

Pinocchio (2017)

An actress faces a difficult choice when her teenage daughter gets unwell right before the opening night of a show. ...

Our Granny Rocks! (2017)

After fighting over toys, two kids – brother and sister – experience adventurous yet dangerous journey in the magic kingdom under the sand box, where, accompanied by their extraordinary nanny the witch, they learn about the power of companionship. ...

Minotaur (2016)

The story of a small Minotaur who tries to find playmates in the endless labyrinth while his Dad is at work. He only manages to meet mythological characters, busy with their own ambitions. ...

How Shammies Built a House (2015)

Shammies long to have a pet. They know they would need to take care of it and everyone is ready to build a house for it. But what kind of pet it will be? ...

Kā Lupatiņi slēpās (2015)

Kā Lupatiņi veseļojās (2015)

Martian (2015)

A little boy pulls out one Martian toy from a vending machine and it turns into a real alien who takes him to his planet, where he is surronded by the toys from the vending machine, but much bigger. ...

How Shammies Tidied Up (2015)

Shammies' room is so messy it is not possible to find anything anymore. Mr. Cat suggests to spring-clean. To tidy up the house Shammies need to find out where each thing lives. ...

Isle of Seals (2014)

In the middle of a grey sea there is a grey isle. On this grey island grey hunters live. The life is simple and harsh. Seals and hunters live together in a cruel balance. One day, the Photographer arrives to document this everyday life. For him it turns ou ...

Māra (2014)

This creative documentary tells the story of women in art – what she has to sacrifice in her personal life and what choices have to be made in order to gain success in her career. The film explores life of artist, by following theatre director's Mara Ki ...

How Shammies Were Getting Married (2014)

Shammies are playing Chutes and Ladders. Sockie is not doing too well, she would rather do something else, like, got married. But to whom? ...

Larger than Life (2014)

A film about one of Europe's best young theatre directors, Latvian-born Alvis Hermanis, and his distinctive method, marked by a renunciation of classic dramatic material. ...

Homo Ludens. Man Who Plays (2014)

A young boy likes to play anywhere and anytime, with anything that is handy. A poetess plays with words, a composer with sound, and a filmmaker with images, the result of which is a cinematic poem that motivates the viewer to remember his Homo Ludens. ...

Kā Lupatiņi uzminēja (2012)

Kā Lupatiņi šūpojās (2012)

Ursus (2011)

A charcoal on paper animation about a motorcycling circus bear who decides to leave the daily routine and takes off to the forest where his true happiness seems to dwell. ...

The Little Worm (2010)

Sometimes even those who are used to crawling, get to fly. ...

How the Shammies Bathed (2010)

The little friends Lupatiņi—Sockie, Mitten, Pillowie, and Hanky—go to wash up in the evening. They discover that there is no bathroom monster, get to know water and the faucet, enjoy swimming, and compose a song about washing for the Cat. ...

The Breakwater (2009)

Seagulls and sea, a breakwater and otherwise nothing but wasteland and cold wind. On the concrete, a chic handbag, scattered high heels and long legs in a tight miniskirt. Vika, a famous model, lies shivering on the cold ground after a heavy night drinking ...

Selection (2009)

The time for the annual great graveyard celebration is approaching in a small town. Scientist Laila can't attend it alone this year. She has to make a choice. ...

The Wizard of the Kremlin (2026)

In the chaos of post-Soviet Russia, rising KGB officer Vladimir Putin joins forces with master manipulator Vadim Baranov to reshape life behind the Iron Curtain, using violence and deception to change the world forever. ...

Limonov: The Ballad (2024)

A revolutionary militant, a thug, an underground writer, a butler to a millionaire in Manhattan. But also a switchblade-waving poet, a lover of beautiful women, a warmonger, a political agitator, and a novelist who wrote of his greatness. Eduard Limonov's ...

Blue Seas Searching for White Ships (2023)

Struggling composer Filip returns to his roots, seeking inspiration for a new song while grappling with a mid-life crisis. His younger brother, who has been tending to the inherited land, isn't exactly thrilled about Filip's company. As Filip battles self- ...

Pieci slapji gadi (2020)