Project Detail

Nova '78

Nova '78

Synopsis

A time capsule from the underground. NOVA 78 resurrects the electrifying Nova Convention of 1978 featuring never-before-seen footage of William Burroughs, Frank Zappa, Patti Smith and other icons restored over a decade in the UK and reimagined as a cinematic event for today’s audiences.
Official Selection Locarno Film Festival 2025 - World premiere

Details

Year
2025
Type of project
Features
Running time
78 min
Format
16mm
Director
Aaron Brookner, Rodrigo Areias
Producer
Paula Vaccaro, Aaron Brookner
Co-Producer
Rodrigo Areias
Editor
Tomas Baltazar, Aaron Brookner
Screenwriter
Aaron Brookner
Director of Photography
Howard Brookner, Tom DiCillo, Jim Lebovitz
Sound
Jim Jarmusch
Composer
The Legendary Tigerman
Principal cast
With contributions from: William S. Burroughs, Patti Smith, Laurie Anderson, Frank Zappa, Brion Gysn, Allen Ginsberg

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Production Status

Production Company

UK, Portugal co-production

Pinball London (UK) in co-production with Bando à Parte (PT)

Sales Company

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