Nova '78
“The past was louder than you think”
Synopsis
East Village, New York, 1978. William Burroughs, Patti Smith, Frank Zappa, Allen Ginsberg, and other brilliant minds come together in an explosion of ideas, art, and rebellion.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Free State Festival 2026 Q & A
Type: Featurette • Published 2026-06-30
Top Cast
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William S. Burroughs
Self (archive footage)
Frank Zappa
Self (archive footage)
Laurie Anderson
Self (archive footage)
Anne Waldman
Self (archive footage)
Patti Smith
Self (archive footage)
Julia Heyward
Self (archive footage)
John Giorno
Self (archive footage)
Allen Ginsberg
Self (archive footage)
John Cage
Self (archive footage)
Merce Cunningham
Self (archive footage)
Brion Gysin
Self (archive footage)
Philip Glass
Self (archive footage)
Timothy Leary
Self (archive footage)
Lenny Kaye
Self (archive footage)
Lucien Carr
Self (archive footage)
James Grauerholtz
Self (archive footage)
Les Levine
Self (archive footage)
Peter Orlovsky
Self (archive footage)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Vienna International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rodrigo Areias, Aaron Brookner
- Screenplay & Story
- Aaron Brookner
- Original Score
- Paulo Furtado
- Original Title
- Nova '78
- Country of Origin
- Portugal, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- Bando à Parte, Pinball London
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rodrigo Areias, Aaron Brookner
Aaron Brookner
Paulo Furtado
Howard Brookner, James A. Lebovitz, Tom DiCillo
Tomás Baltazar, Aaron Brookner
Paula Alvarez Vaccaro, Aaron Brookner
Department Leadership Roster
Rodrigo Areias
Director
Aaron Brookner
Director
Paula Alvarez Vaccaro
Producer
Aaron Brookner
Producer
Paulo Furtado
Original Music Composer
Tomás Baltazar
Editor
Aaron Brookner
Editor
Aaron Brookner
Writer
Howard Brookner
Director of Photography
James A. Lebovitz
Director of Photography
Tom DiCillo
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Nova '78.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Nova '78
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Nova '78 about?
East Village, New York, 1978. William Burroughs, Patti Smith, Frank Zappa, Allen Ginsberg, and other brilliant minds come together in an explosion of ideas, art, and rebellion.
Who directed Nova '78?
Nova '78 was directed by Rodrigo Areias, Aaron Brookner.
Who stars in Nova '78?
The principal cast of Nova '78 includes William S. Burroughs, Frank Zappa, Laurie Anderson, Anne Waldman, Patti Smith.
When was Nova '78 released and how long is it?
Nova '78 was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for Nova '78?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Nova '78 was composed by Paulo Furtado.