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NOVA β€˜78 (2025)


A time capsule from the underground. NOVA β€˜78 resurrects the electrifying Nova Convention of 1978 featuring never-before-seen footage of William Burroughs, Frank Zappa, Patti Smith and other icons restored over a decade in the UK and reimagined as a cinematic event for today’s audiences.

Past screenings: 79th Locarno Film Festival, MoMA’s DocFortnight
Directed by 
Aaron Brookner, Rodrigo Areias

UK, Portugal | 78 min | San Diego Premiere

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Friday, May 1 @ 6:00 PM
Suraj Israni Center for Cinematic Arts
@ UC San Diego

Free Admission