BIX Almost Nirvana
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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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Saulius Samas Urbonavičius
Self
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Gintautas Gascevičius
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Aurimas Povilaitis
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Mindaugas Špokauskas
Self
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Andrius Mamontovas
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Algirdas Kaušpėdas
Self
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Marijonas Mikutavičius
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Martynas Starkus
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Darius Užkuraitis
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Emilis Vėlyvis Director · Jonas Banys Writer Kipras Mašanauskas Composer
First release November 9, 2025 · Produced in Lithuania · Languages English, Lithuanian, Polish
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TV Manija
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Lithuania
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Original title
BIX – beveik Nirvana
Original language
Lithuanian
Spoken on screen
English · Lithuanian · Polish
Release dates
Estonia · November 9, 2025
Premiere · Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival
Lithuania · November 14, 2025
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No release date listed for United States.
Lithuania
November 11, 2025 · Premiere
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