The Nomi Song


1h 36m 2000

Brief Synopsis

He came from outer Space to save the human race. Looks like an alien, sings like a diva--Klaus Nomi was one of 1980's most profoundly bizarre appearances. He was a cult figure in the New Wave Underground scene who sang pop music like opera and brought opera to club audiences. He was a performer with

Film Details

Also Known As
Nomi Song
MPAA Rating
Genre
Biography
Documentary
Release Date
2000
Distribution Company
Palm Pictures

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 36m

Synopsis

He came from outer Space to save the human race. Looks like an alien, sings like a diva--Klaus Nomi was one of 1980's most profoundly bizarre appearances. He was a cult figure in the New Wave Underground scene who sang pop music like opera and brought opera to club audiences. He was a performer with a "look" so strong, that his first audiences went wild before he even opened his mouth. On the verge of international fame as a singer, he instead became one of the first prominent artists to die of AIDS. But the reaction Klaus Nomi provoked was so strong, that he is still unforgettable, even 20 years after his death.

Film Details

Also Known As
Nomi Song
MPAA Rating
Genre
Biography
Documentary
Release Date
2000
Distribution Company
Palm Pictures

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 36m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Winner of the Teddy Award for Best Documentary at the 2004 Berlin International Film Festival.

Released in United States February 2004

Released in United States November 2004

Released in United States on Video June 14, 2005

Released in United States September 2000

Released in United States Winter February 4, 2005

Shown at Berlin International Film Festival February 5-15, 2004.

Shown at IFP Market/(IFFM) ("No Borders") in New York City September 15-22, 2000.

Released in United States February 2004 (Shown at Berlin International Film Festival February 5-15, 2004.)

Released in United States Winter February 4, 2005

Released in United States on Video June 14, 2005

Released in United States September 2000 (Shown at IFP Market/(IFFM) ("No Borders") in New York City September 15-22, 2000.)

Released in United States November 2004 (Shown at AFI/Los Angeles International Film Festival (Made in Germany) November 4-14, 2004.)