Art Born in Agony (Mākslas darbi rodas mokās), dir, Elizabete Mežule- Gricmane, Ramune Rakauskaite, 80', Latvia/Lithuania
A gripping journey into the world of Latvian rock legend Juris Kulakovs. 'Art Born in Agony' 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 unforgettable exploration of art, passion, and perseverance in the face of adversity.
National Premiere February 11, 2025
Scriptwriters Elizabete Gricmane, Larisa Gūtmanis
Cinematographer Mārtiņš Jansons, Povilas Baltinas, Valdis Celmiņš
Editor Elizabete Gricmane
Original Music Pērkons & Juris Kulakovs
Main Cast Juris Kulakovs
Producer Uldis Cekulis
Production Company VFS FILMS
In Co-production with Studio Nominum (Lithuania)
Co-producer Arūnas Matelis
Supported by
National Film Centre of Latvia
Lithuanian Film Centre
LATGA
LRT
LTV
LMT
Contacts
Uldis Cekulis
+371 6750 3588
uldis@vfs