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.

• Elizabete GricmaneDirector

• Juris KulakovsSelf
• Elizabete GricmaneSelf
• Ieva ŠmiteSelf (voice)
• Toms AuniņšSelf
• Justīne Kulakova SypniewskiSelf
• Ieva AkuratereSelf
• Nauris PuntulisSelf
• Valdis MuktupāvelsSelf (voice)
• Orūnas UrbonasSelf
• Raimonds PaulsSelf (voice)
• Ieva ParšaSelf (voice)
• Raimonds BartaševičsSelf