BIX Almost Nirvana
Nov 14, 2025 · 1h 44m
Director
Emilis VėlyvisOverview
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.
Cast of BIX Almost Nirvana
Crew of BIX Almost Nirvana
Emilis VėlyvisDirector, Writer, Editor
Jonas BanysWriter
Uljana KimProducer- Vaiva MartišauskaitėProducer
Saulius Samas UrbonavičiusProducer
Kipras MašanauskasOriginal Music Composer- Pijus Titas MašanauskasOriginal Music Composer
Petras SkukauskasDirector of Photography- Eimantas BelickasEditor
- Kęstutis SvirnelisProduction Design
- Vaida NavickaitėMakeup Artist
Jonas MaksvytisSound
About BIX Almost Nirvana
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…
When was BIX Almost Nirvana released?
BIX Almost Nirvana was released on November 14, 2025.
How long is BIX Almost Nirvana?
BIX Almost Nirvana runs 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).
Who directed BIX Almost Nirvana?
BIX Almost Nirvana was directed by Emilis Vėlyvis.
Who is in the cast of BIX Almost Nirvana?
The cast of BIX Almost Nirvana includes Saulius Samas Urbonavičius (Self), Gintautas Gascevičius (Self), Aurimas Povilaitis (Self), Mindaugas Špokauskas (Self) and Andrius Mamontovas (Self).