Art Born in Agony

Art Born in Agony

79 mins | Documentary, Music | Feb. 15, 2025

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.

Art Born in Agony

79 mins | Documentary, Music | Feb. 15, 2025

Art Born in Agony
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.
Producers Vides Filmu Studija, Studio Nominum
Original title Mākslas darbi rodas mokās
Directors Ramunė Rakauskaitė, Elizabete Mežule-Gricmane
Writers

Cast

Juris Kulakovs

as Self

Ieva Šmite

as Self (voice)

Toms Auniņš

as Self

Ieva Akuratere

as Self

Nauris Puntulis

as Self

Valdis Muktupāvels

as Self (voice)

Orūnas Urbonas

as Self

Raimonds Pauls

as Self (voice)

Ieva Parša

as Self (voice)

Juris Sējāns

as Self

Ikars Ruņģis

as Self

Leons Sējāns

as Self

Uģis Muzikants

as Self