The Nomi Song (2003)
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Andrew Horn (co-writer/producer of East Side Story) directs the documentary The Nomi Song, a portrait of late German artist Klaus Nomi. Born in Bavaria during the '40s, Nomi was a trained opera singer who became an underground cult figure in New York City during the '70s. Fancifully dressed… More Andrew Horn (co-writer/producer of East Side Story) directs the documentary The Nomi Song, a portrait of late German artist Klaus Nomi. Born in Bavaria during the '40s, Nomi was a trained opera singer who became an underground cult figure in New York City during the '70s. Fancifully dressed in black-and-white costumes, Nomi performed unique cabaret shows and earned a small but loyal fan base. He made recordings, appeared in films, and even sang for commercials. He was building up a career in Europe when he fell ill. He died in 1983 of an AIDS-related infection. The documentary includes interviews with actress Ann Magnuson, art director Page Wood, and photographer Anthony Scibelli. The Nomi Song won the Teddy Award at the 2004 Berlin Film Festival. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, Rovi
- Directed By
- Andrew Horn
- Written By
- Andrew Horn
- Genres
- Documentary, Musical & Performing Arts, Special Interest
Unrated,
- In Theaters
- Feb 4, 2005 Limited
- Studio
- Palm Pictures
Critic Reviews
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Jonathan Rosenbaum, Chicago Reader
The Nomi Song is pieced together from photos, performance footage, and talking-head interviews, but director Andew Horn has taken great care to fashion a strong story arc.
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Roger Moore, Orlando Sentinel
This is fascinating stuff if you know just the commercial side of that strange music and fashion ripple known as New Wave.
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Michael O'Sullivan, Washington Post
Mostly fascinating, but occasionally frustrating.
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Ann Hornaday, Washington Post
Paints a vivid portrait of the sense of play and possibility that animated the best of the punk and new wave movements.
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Tom Keogh, Seattle Times
Compassionate and critically astute.
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