# Nova 78 (2025)

**Genres:** Documentary

**Duration:** 78 min

**IMDb:** [7.1](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt37379020/)

**Letterboxd:** [3.4](https://letterboxd.com/film/nova-78/)

## Description

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.

## Details

**Premiere:** 26 Nov 2026 (in 21 days)

**Director:** Rodrigo Areias, Aaron Brookner

**Cast:** William S. Burroughs, Philip Glass, Frank Zappa, Timothy Leary, Patti Smith, Allen Ginsberg, James Grauerholtz, Laurie Anderson, John Cage, Peter Orlovsky, John Giorno, Merce Cunningham

**Countries:** United States, United Kingdom, Portugal

**Languages:** English

**Open-air showtimes:** No

**Trailer:** [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOVUw9HQZDw)

## Showtimes in Berlin

The movie is not showing in cinemas yet. Screenings are expected to begin on 26 Nov 2026.