Art Born In Agony

2025

Documentary film

80min

"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.

Directors

Elizabete Gricmane

Ramune Rakauskaite

Cinematographer

Mārtiņš Jansons

Povilas Baltinas

Valdis Celmiņš

Editor

Elizabete Gricmane

Composer

Juris Kulakovs

Sound director

Pēteris Pāss

Sound operators

Arvīds Ceļmalis

Artūras Jelinas

Line producers

Neringa Levansevičiūtė

Algimantė Matelienė

Producers

Uldis Cekulis

Arūnas Matelis