BIX Almost Nirvana

BIX Almost Nirvana (2025)

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The BIX rock bar in Vilnius was designed by Saulius Urbonavičius-Samas, the frontman of the cult rock band BIX, which was formed in Šiauliai in 1987. The film also used archival footage of BIX concerts from the 1990s to illustrate the time period. This new story captures the free and playful essence of BIX’s rebellious spirit, which once led Samas and the band to West Berlin, where they shared a stage with Nirvana. Samas, a painter and karate fan, was followed and 're-educated' by the KGB and helped spark the punk movement that protested against Soviet restrictions. Along with teacher Grikis and friends, they recorded forbidden songs away from the authorities.

Director: Emilis Vėlyvis

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	Saulius Samas Urbonavičius as Self
	Gintautas Gascevičius as Self
	Aurimas Povilaitis as Self
	Mindaugas Špokauskas as Self
	Andrius Mamontovas as Self
	Algirdas Kaušpėdas as Self
	Marijonas Mikutavičius as Self
	Martynas Starkus as Self
	Darius Užkuraitis as Self

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