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BIX Almost Nirvana

7.0/10
TMDB1 vote
Original: 104 min

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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About BIX Almost Nirvana

BIX Almost Nirvana (2025) is a film in the documentary, music genres. Directed by . The cast includes Saulius Samas Urbonavičius, Gintautas Gascevičius, Aurimas Povilaitis, Mindaugas Špokauskas.

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Runtime
104 minutes
Status
Released
Production countries
Lithuania
Production companies
TV Manija
Writers
Jonas Banys, Emilis Vėlyvis

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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 stars in BIX Almost Nirvana?

Saulius Samas Urbonavičius, Gintautas Gascevičius, Aurimas Povilaitis, Mindaugas Špokauskas, Andrius Mamontovas, Algirdas Kaušpėdas. See the cast cards above for character names.

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