Quick facts
- Released
- August 8, 2025
- Runtime
- 78 min
- IMDb
- tt37379020
- Country
- Portugal, United Kingdom
- Language
- English
- Studio
- Bando à Parte, Pinball London
Cast
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)
Peter Orlovsky
Self (archive footage)
Merce Cunningham
Self (archive footage)
Julia Heyward
Self (archive footage)
Robert Anton Wilson
Self (archive footage)
John Giorno
Self (archive footage)
Brion Gysin
Self (archive footage)
Lucien Carr
Self (archive footage)
Les Levine
Self (archive footage)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is Nova '78 about?
- 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 Rodrigo Areias, Aaron Brookner.
- Who stars in Nova '78?
- Nova '78 stars Philip Glass, Frank Zappa, William S. Burroughs, Timothy Leary.
- When was Nova '78 released?
- Nova '78 is a 2025 documentary, music film.
- Where can I watch Nova '78?
- You can watch Nova '78 with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.