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Nova '78

20261h 18mRodrigo Areias,Aaron Brookner
IMDb 7.2

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"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.

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What is Nova '78 (2026) 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 stars in Nova '78?

Nova '78 stars 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)). The film was directed by Rodrigo Areias.

How long is Nova '78?

Nova '78 has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2026.

Is Nova '78 worth watching?

Nova '78 holds an IMDb rating of 7.2/10. Fans of Documentary, History are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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