Art Born in Agony

Overview

A gripping journey into the world of Latvian rock legend Juris Kulakovs. The film follows a young filmmaker as she uncovers the essence of the enigmatic musician through his tumultuous life, music, and eccentric flat. Delve into the Soviet-era struggles and post-independence triumphs through candid conversations with both Kulakovs and those closest to him. An exploration of art, passion, and perseverance in the face of adversity.

Directed by Elizabete Gricmane

Top cast

J

Juris Kulakovs

Self

E

Elizabete Gricmane

Self

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Ieva Šmite

Self (voice)

Toms Auniņš

Self

J

Justīne Kulakova Sypniewski

Self

Ieva Akuratere

Self

N

Nauris Puntulis

Self

V

Valdis Muktupāvels

Self (voice)

O

Orūnas Urbonas

Self

Raimonds Pauls

Self (voice)

I

Ieva Parša

Self (voice)

R

Raimonds Bartaševičs

Self

J

Juris Sējāns

Self

I

Ikars Ruņģis

Self

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Leons Sējāns

Self

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Uģis Muzikants

Self

G

Gunārs Dālmanis

Self

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