NOVA ´78

NOVA ´78

Produced by Paula Vaccaro
The past was louder than you think

Videos

Official Trailer

Overview

Genre
Arts, Culture, Cultural History, Music, and Politics
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, Brion Gysin, Anne Waldman, Laurie Anderson, Merce Cunningham, and many other icons from the restored archive of Howard Brookner reimagined as a cinematic event for today’s audiences by directors Aaron Brookner and Rodrigo Areias.

Stage
finished
Running time
78 minutes

Credits

Production Details

Prod. Co.
Pinball London
Country
United Kingdom
Years of Production
2025
Locations
NYC
Prod. Partners
Bando a Parte

Distribution Details

Release year
2025
Festivals
Locarno, MoMA Doc Fortnight, Viennale, DocsLisboa, CPH:Dox, Mostra Sao Paulo, FICG, BAFICI
Distribution
Locarno, MoMA, CPH:DOX, Thessaloniki, Viennale, Cinema du Reel, Mostra Sao Paulo, FICG, Festival dei Popoli
Language
English

Photos

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