The Nomi Song (2003)

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 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

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Starring:
Klaus NomiAnn Magnuson, (more)
Director(s):
Andrew Horn
Format(s):
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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 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

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
96 mins

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Director(s):
Andrew Horn
Writer(s):
Andrew Horn
Producer(s):
Annette PisacaneAndrew HornThomas Mertens
Categories:
Documentary
The Nomi Song Awards:
  • 2004 - Berlin International Film Festival - Teddy Award
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Steve C.

This is a fascinating look into the life of an extremely talented artist. How tragic his life was cut short just as he was beginning to realize his dream. Always one to push the envelope, Klaus was one of those rare individuals that's in it for the love of the music, not just the money. This is also a look into the scene at the time where avant garde talent seemed to be blossoming out everywhere. People were willing to push the envelope then, so unlike today's bland efforts. Too bad those days are gone. We can only imagine what would have happened with Nomi, had the mother ship not taken him home early.

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Debi F.

If you have any interest in the New York club scene in the 70s-early 80s (think the cross-dressing David Bowie), you will find this documentary very interesting. Nomi had an incredible voice, nearly impossible to believe that it was really him singing (and YES it is!). To see where he came from and how many people loved him was a great experience. Give this movie a try if this topic is any bit interesting to you.

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Nan L.

The late Klaus Nomi fused classical music, New Wave, and glam-rock. It seemed like having such far-out ideas and ability brought him loneliness along with rabid fans. Neat performance footage, esp. as David's Bowie's backup on SNL.

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