Nova '78 (2026)
Nova '78 (2026), directed by Aaron Brookner, starring Philip Glass and Frank Zappa.
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The Past Was Louder Than You Think
Synopsis
Resurrected through UK-led archival restoration NOVA 78' shows never-before-seen footage of the legendary Nova Convention where William Burroughs, Patti Smith, Zappa, Ginsberg and more collided in an explosion of ideas, art and rebellion.
- Aaron BrooknerDirector, Editing, Producer, Writer
- Rodrigo AreiasDirector, Producer
- Tomás BaltazarEditing
- Paula Alvarez VaccaroProducer
Trivia
- It premiered on July 30, 2026, a Thursday.
- It runs 1h18 — short for a feature film.
- This film's quiz has 13 questions — enough to play more than once without repeats.
Production
- StudiosBando à Parte, Pinball London
- CountriesPortugal, United Kingdom
- LanguagesEnglish
- StatusReleased
Photos
Cast
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Philip Glass
Self (archive footage) -
Frank Zappa
Self (archive footage) -
William S. Burroughs
Self (archive footage) -
Timothy Leary
Self (archive footage) -
Patti Smith
Self (archive footage) -
Allen Ginsberg
Self (archive footage) -
Laurie Anderson
Self (archive footage) -
John Cage
Self (archive footage) -
Anne Waldman
Self (archive footage) - James Grauerholtz Self (archive footage)
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Peter Orlovsky
Self (archive footage) - Merce Cunningham Self (archive footage)
- Julia Heyward Self (archive footage)
- Robert Anton Wilson Self (archive footage)
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John Giorno
Self (archive footage) -
Brion Gysin
Self (archive footage) - Lucien Carr Self (archive footage)
- Les Levine Self (archive footage)
- Lenny Kaye Self (archive footage)
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Crew
- Aaron Brookner Director
- Rodrigo Areias Director
- Aaron Brookner Editing
- Tomás Baltazar Editing
- Aaron Brookner Producer
- Paula Alvarez Vaccaro Producer
- Rodrigo Areias Producer
- Paulo Furtado Original music
- Aaron Brookner Writer
Questions about this film
What is Nova '78 about?
Nova '78: Resurrected through UK-led archival restoration NOVA 78' shows never-before-seen footage of the legendary Nova Convention where William Burroughs, Patti Smith, Zappa, Ginsberg and more collided in an explosion of ideas, art and rebellion.
Who directed Nova '78?
Nova '78 was directed by Aaron Brookner and Rodrigo Areias in 2026.
Who stars in Nova '78?
The cast of Nova '78 includes Philip Glass, Frank Zappa, William S. Burroughs, Timothy Leary and Patti Smith.
How long is Nova '78?
Nova '78 runs for 78 minutes, or 1h18.
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