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BIX Almost Nirvana

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.

Top Cast

  • Saulius Samas Urbonavičius

    Saulius Samas Urbonavičius

    Self

  • Gintautas Gascevičius

    Gintautas Gascevičius

    Self

  • Aurimas Povilaitis

    Aurimas Povilaitis

    Self

  • Mindaugas Špokauskas

    Mindaugas Špokauskas

    Self

  • Andrius Mamontovas

    Andrius Mamontovas

    Self

  • Algirdas Kaušpėdas

    Algirdas Kaušpėdas

    Self

  • Marijonas Mikutavičius

    Marijonas Mikutavičius

    Self

  • Martynas Starkus

    Martynas Starkus

    Self

  • Darius Užkuraitis

    Darius Užkuraitis

    Self

Overview

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.

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