The Nomi Song

The Nomi Song

He came from outer space to save the human race. Man or Martian? New wave or opera?

Directed by Andrew Horn

Produced by ARTE, CV Films

200498 min6.4 / 10

A documentary portrait of Klaus Nomi's extraordinary life and artistry, blending affection for a singular talent with the melancholy of fame, betrayal, and early death.

Looks like an alien, sings like a diva - Klaus Nomi was one of the 1980s' most profoundly bizarre characters to emerge through rock music: a counter tenor who sang pop music like opera and brought opera to club audiences and made them like it. The Nomi Song is a film about fame, death, friendship, betrayal, opera, and the greatest New Wave rock star that never was!

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  • Is The Nomi Song violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Is The Nomi Song sad? Yes, very. More sad than 91% of films.

  • Is The Nomi Song scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

  • Is The Nomi Song easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 60% of films.

  • Does The Nomi Song end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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