Rome '78
| Rome '78 | |
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| Directed by | Jamie Nares[1] |
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Running time | 82 minutes[2] |
| Country | United States |
Rome '78 is a 1978 No wave historical drama film directed by Jamie Nares.[1] Shot at various neoclassical buildings in New York City as a stand-in for Ancient Rome and featuring hallmarks of contemporary city life, the film depicts the life of Caligula.[3]
Cast
- David McDermott
- Jamie Nares
- James Chance
- Pat Place
- John Lurie
- Lydia Lunch
- Patti Astor
- Lance Loud
- Eric Mitchell as Metallus[4]
Production
Nares' sole narrative feature, Rome '78 was shot on Super 8 film in Manhattan.[3][5]
Legacy
Nate Freeman of Observer described Rome '78 as "one of [the No wave] movement's seminal artifacts."[6]
References
- ^ a b "Rome '78". Museum of Modern Art. Retrieved 17 June 2025.
- ^ "Rome '78". IFC Center. Retrieved 17 June 2025.
- ^ a b Halter, Ed (13 May 2008). "James Nares's Downtown Empire Strikes Back". The Village Voice. Archived from the original on May 9, 2024. Retrieved 17 June 2025.
- ^ Coburn, Alexandra. "A Time of Great Freedom: An Interview with Jamie Nares". Screen Slate. Retrieved 17 June 2025.
- ^ Taubin, Amy (May 2008). "James Nares". Artforum. Retrieved 17 June 2025.
- ^ Freeman, Nate (10 September 2014). "James Nares Takes on His Taste for Velocity with 'High Speed Drawings'". Observer. Retrieved 18 June 2025.