Nova '78
2026, English. Directed by Rodrigo Areias & Aaron Brookner.
The past was louder than you think
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Rodrigo AreiasDirector
- Aaron BrooknerDirector
- William S. BurroughsSelf (archive footage)
- Frank ZappaSelf (archive footage)
- Laurie AndersonSelf (archive footage)
- Anne WaldmanSelf (archive footage)
- Patti SmithSelf (archive footage)
- Julia HeywardSelf (archive footage)
- John GiornoSelf (archive footage)
- Allen GinsbergSelf (archive footage)
- John CageSelf (archive footage)
- Merce CunninghamSelf (archive footage)
- Brion GysinSelf (archive footage)
- Philip GlassSelf (archive footage)
Details
- Released
- 30 July 2026
- Country
- Portugal, United Kingdom
- Written by
- Aaron Brookner
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How long is Nova '78?
Nova '78 runs 78 minutes (1h 18m).
Does Nova '78 have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Nova '78 on?
Nova '78 isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 30 July 2026. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Nova '78?
If you liked Nova '78, try 9/11: Inside the President's War Room, The Princess, Best of Enemies.
Who directed Nova '78?
Nova '78 (2026) was directed by Rodrigo Areias and Aaron Brookner and stars William S. Burroughs, Frank Zappa, Laurie Anderson.