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Nova '78

The past was louder than you think
Jul 30, 2026 · 1h 18m
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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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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)
Julia Heyward
Self (archive footage)
John Giorno
Self (archive footage)
Allen Ginsberg
Self (archive footage)
Directed by Rodrigo Areias

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Released
Original language
EN
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Production
Bando à Parte, Pinball London
Country
GB, PT
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