About Dzidra Ritenberga
Lived 1928 – 2003 (aged 74). Dzidra Ritenberga was a Latvian and Russian actor and film director.
Dzidra Ritenberga (29 August 1928 – 9 March 2003) was a Latvian actress and film director. Ritenberga won the best actress award at the 1957 Venice International Film Festival for her performance as Malva in Malva.
From 1976 she directed a few films at Riga Film Studio.
Selected filmography Year Title Role Notes 1957 Malva Malva 1970 Crime and Punishment Luiza Ivanovna 1970 The Ballad of Bering and His Friends Catherine I of Russia 1971 Day by Day Dzidra Arturovna TV series 1980 Long Road in the Dunes Erna TV series
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Who was Dzidra Ritenberga?
Latvian actress (1928-2003)
When was Dzidra Ritenberga born?
Dzidra Ritenberga was born on 29 August 1928 in Dundaga.
When did Dzidra Ritenberga die?
Dzidra Ritenberga died on 9 March 2003 in Riga.
What was Dzidra Ritenberga's occupation?
Dzidra Ritenberga was an actor and film director.
What nationality was Dzidra Ritenberga?
Dzidra Ritenberga was Latvian and Russian.
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