Nova
新星
Synopsis
Nova follows the story of a computer scientist engaged in a secretive international project; as part of his experiments he uses his son, who is accidentally turned into a digital version of himself and trapped in an eternal cyberspace. At once a period piece and a sci-fi film, Nova's narrative slowly devolves, and in the words of the artist, "The film has no sense of time, because the actors are always travelling between the past, present, and future."
Release History & Theatrical Window
Centre Pompidou
Festival / Special Debut
October 8, 2021
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Cao Fei
- Original Score
- Dylan Ebrahimian
- Original Title
- 新星
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cao Fei
Dylan Ebrahimian
Department Leadership Roster
Cao Fei
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Nova.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Nova
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Nova about?
Nova follows the story of a computer scientist engaged in a secretive international project; as part of his experiments he uses his son, who is accidentally turned into a digital version of himself and trapped in an eternal cyberspace. At once a period piece and a sci-fi film, Nova's narrative slowly devolves, and in the words of the artist, "The film has no sense of time, because the actors are always travelling between the past, present, and future."
Who directed Nova?
Nova was directed by Cao Fei.
Who stars in Nova?
The principal cast of Nova includes Not specified.
When was Nova released and how long is it?
Nova was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Nova?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Nova was composed by Dylan Ebrahimian.