BIX Almost Nirvana (2025)
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
Genre: Documentary, Music
Runtime: 104 min
Release Date: November 14, 2025
Cast
- Saulius Samas Urbonavičius - Self
- Gintautas Gascevičius - Self
- Aurimas Povilaitis - Self
- Mindaugas Špokauskas - Self
- Andrius Mamontovas - Self
- Algirdas Kaušpėdas - Self
- Marijonas Mikutavičius - Self
- Martynas Starkus - Self
- Darius Užkuraitis - Self
Screenplay
Cinematography: Petras Skukauskas
Editing: Eimantas Belickas, Emilis Vėlyvis
Production: TV Manija
Country: Lithuania
Language: English, Lietuvių, Polski
Original Language: lt
More Films by Director: Emilis Vėlyvis
More Films in Genre: Documentary, Music
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is BIX Almost Nirvana about?
- 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.
- Who directed BIX Almost Nirvana?
- BIX Almost Nirvana was directed by Emilis Vėlyvis.
- Who stars in BIX Almost Nirvana?
- BIX Almost Nirvana stars Saulius Samas Urbonavičius, Gintautas Gascevičius, Aurimas Povilaitis, Mindaugas Špokauskas, Andrius Mamontovas, Algirdas Kaušpėdas.
- How long is BIX Almost Nirvana?
- BIX Almost Nirvana has a runtime of 1h 44m (104 minutes).
- What genre is BIX Almost Nirvana?
- BIX Almost Nirvana is a Documentary, Music film.
- Where was BIX Almost Nirvana produced?
- BIX Almost Nirvana was produced in Lithuania.