Release Date

14 Nov, 2025

Runtime

01:44: (HH:MM)

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.

Original Title

BIX – beveik Nirvana

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Actors

Saulius Samas Urbonavičius

Gintautas Gascevičius

Aurimas Povilaitis

Mindaugas Špokauskas

Andrius Mamontovas

Algirdas Kaušpėdas

Marijonas Mikutavičius

Martynas Starkus

Darius Užkuraitis

Crew

Emilis Vėlyvis

Jonas Banys

Vaida Navickaitė

Emilis Vėlyvis

Uljana Kim

Vaiva Martišauskaitė

Saulius Samas Urbonavičius

Petras Skukauskas

Kęstutis Svirnelis

Eimantas Belickas

Emilis Vėlyvis

Kipras Mašanauskas

Pijus Titas Mašanauskas

Jonas Maksvytis