Novak
“Genius. Madman. God.”
Synopsis
An ageing Serbian neuroscientist lives a reclusive life in Athens, having been branded as a paranoid schizophrenic for his radical research on the effects of electromagnetic radiation on humans. But when, decades later, he is rediscovered by a group of young dreamers who are trying to change the world through his ideas, he decides to quit his medication and join them in their scientific commune, risking his sanity in pursuit of a higher goal.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Edinburgh International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harry Lagoussis
- Screenplay & Story
- Harry Lagoussis
- Original Title
- Novak
- Country of Origin
- Greece, India, Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- English, Greek
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Heretic, Cloud Fog Haze Pictures, Stone Bench Creations, ERT, Greek Film Centre, Ekome
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harry Lagoussis
Harry Lagoussis
Yiorgos Koutsaliaris
Giorgos Karnavas
Department Leadership Roster
Harry Lagoussis
Writer
Katerina Zoura
Costume Design
Giorgos Karnavas
Producer
Yiorgos Koutsaliaris
Director of Photography
Harry Lagoussis
Director
Elena Vardava
Production Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Novak
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Novak about?
An ageing Serbian neuroscientist lives a reclusive life in Athens, having been branded as a paranoid schizophrenic for his radical research on the effects of electromagnetic radiation on humans. But when, decades later, he is rediscovered by a group of young dreamers who are trying to change the world through his ideas, he decides to quit his medication and join them in their scientific commune, risking his sanity in pursuit of a higher goal.
Who directed Novak?
Novak was directed by Harry Lagoussis.
Who stars in Novak?
The principal cast of Novak includes Zlatko Burić, Ella Rumpf, Yiannis Papadopoulos, Elena Topalidou, Korina Gougouli.
When was Novak released and how long is it?
Novak was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.