BIX – beveik Nirvana
BIX Almost Nirvana · 2025
104 min · Documentary, Music · Lithuanian · Lithuania
Credits
- Director
- Emilis Vėlyvis
- Screenwriter
- Emilis VėlyvisJonas Banys
- Cinematographer
- Petras Skukauskas
- Production designer
- Kęstutis Svirnelis
Produced by
- TV ManijaLithuania · Production
Synopsis
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.
Timeline
- 9 November 2025Festival premiere
- 14 November 2025Opened in cinemas
Spoken languages: English, Polish, Lithuanian
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