In Memoriam: Rainer Lopau, Former Managing Director of Albstadt Knitting Association, Passes Away at 76

In Memoriam: Rainer Lopau, Former Managing Director of Albstadt Knitting Association, Passes Away at 76

Hanseatic-born Rainer Lopau was managing director of the Albstadt Knitting and Knitting Association for 35 years and also worked as a lawyer and person for others. He has now died at the age of 76. Photo: Karina Eyrich The death of Rainer Lopau shocked everyone who knew him: the Hanseatic native and lawyer was managing … Read more

Otar Joseliani: Award-Winning Georgian Film Director Condemns Putin as “Murderer”

Otar Joseliani: Award-Winning Georgian Film Director Condemns Putin as “Murderer”

Born in Georgia in 1934, Joseliani’s best-known films are the film trilogy “Falling Leaves”, “The Song of the Starling” (1970) and “Pastoral”, which won awards at international festivals in Cannes and Berlin. Several of Joseliani’s films have also received awards at the Venice International Film Festival. In 1999, he was awarded the European Film Academy … Read more

The Accomplishments and Career of Conductor Jānis Zirnis: A Music Maestro’s Journey

The Accomplishments and Career of Conductor Jānis Zirnis: A Music Maestro’s Journey

Jānis Zirnis was born on March 1, 1944 in Staicele. He studied at the Conducting Department of Jāzeps Vītolas Latvian State Conservatory under Jānis Ozoliņš (1962-1969), later graduated from Vasilij Sinaiskas Symphony Orchestra and Opera Conducting class (1982), and in 2004 he obtained a master’s degree in music. At the same time, he played the … Read more

Director and Screenwriter Panfilov: Films, Awards, and Personal Life

Director and Screenwriter Panfilov: Films, Awards, and Personal Life

Panfilov is the director and screenwriter of the films “There is no brasla nav in fire”, “Start”, “Please name”, “Vassa”, “Ivan Denisovičs”, “Tema”, “Māte” and others. He has received awards at the Venice, Cannes and Berlin film festivals. In 1970, Panfilov shot the film “The Beginning”. During the making of the film, he married actress … Read more

Jasulović: Film Career, Activism, and Contributions to “Radio Brīvība”

Jasulović: Film Career, Activism, and Contributions to “Radio Brīvība”

Jasulović is known to a wide range of viewers for his roles in the films “12 Chairs”, “Brilliant Rock”, “Guest from the Future” and “Gardamarines, Forward!”. The film actor made his debut in 1961 with a role in Mihail Romm’s film “Nine days of one year”. Although in Jasulović’s career, most of his film works … Read more

Tragic Death of Japanese Girl Group Member Ji Li Nano from Anaphylactic Shock

Tragic Death of Japanese Girl Group Member Ji Li Nano from Anaphylactic Shock

Ji Li Nano, a member of the five-member Japanese girl group “PrinceCHU!”, died suddenly at the age of 17 due to anaphylactic shock. (Reposted from Twitter) [Entertainment Channel/Comprehensive Report]The five-member Japanese girl group “PrinceCHU! The news of Ji Li Nanao’s sudden death was announced on the 17th, which shocked fans. PrinceCHU!’s official Twitter suddenly released … Read more

Remembering the Legendary Jane Birkin: Icon, Actress, and Singer

Remembering the Legendary Jane Birkin: Icon, Actress, and Singer

The late Jane Birkin STEPHANE FEUGERE/WWD ©︎FAIRCHILD PUBLISHING, LLC British actor and singer Jane Birkin passed away on July 16th. She was 76 years old. She said her caregivers found her dead at her home in Paris. Birkin had a pre-existing heart condition and has been in recuperation since suffering a minor stroke in 2021. … Read more