Viktors Ritelis
A master craftsman of the small screen, Viktors Ritelis was born in 1922 in Riga, Latvia. Active from the 1960s to the 1990s, Ritelis was renowned for his work in drama, science fiction, and fantasy genres, creating a host of memorable television series such as "Blake's 7", "Callan", and "The Nightmare Man". Although he never garnered major festival awards, his work was consistently acclaimed for its meticulous detail and the ability to create an immersive narrative universe. Viktors Ritelis, a man as intriguing and multifaceted as his filmography, was a true connoisseur of storytelling, leaving an indelible mark on the world of television.